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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,601.92, 291,877.68 and 147,916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,601.92, 291,877.68 and 147,916.48 is: 204,031.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,601.92 : 291,877.68 = 147,916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,601.92/291,877.68 = 147,916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,601.92x = 291,877.68 × 147,916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,601.92x = 43,173,519,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173,519,016.17/211,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,031.79

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