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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,579.35, 291,902.83 and 139,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,579.35, 291,902.83 and 139,021.26 is: 191,798.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,579.35 : 291,902.83 = 139,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,579.35/291,902.83 = 139,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,579.35x = 291,902.83 × 139,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,579.35x = 40,580,699,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580,699,224.17/211,579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,798.96

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