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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,535.22, 291,809.89 and 138,927.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,535.22, 291,809.89 and 138,927.69 is: 191,648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,535.22 : 291,809.89 = 138,927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,535.22/291,809.89 = 138,927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,535.22x = 291,809.89 × 138,927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,535.22x = 40,540,473,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540,473,936.85/211,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,648.81

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