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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,575.08, 291,896.97 and 139,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,575.08, 291,896.97 and 139,017 is: 191,793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,575.08 : 291,896.97 = 139,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,575.08/291,896.97 = 139,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,575.08x = 291,896.97 × 139,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,575.08x = 40,578,641,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,641,078.49/211,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,793.11

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