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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,578.35, 291,901.46 and 139,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,578.35, 291,901.46 and 139,020.26 is: 191,797.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,578.35 : 291,901.46 = 139,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,578.35/291,901.46 = 139,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,578.35x = 291,901.46 × 139,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,578.35x = 40,580,214,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580,214,708.97/211,578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,797.58

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