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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,636.49, 292,071.47 and 139,892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,636.49, 292,071.47 and 139,892.09 is: 193,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,636.49 : 292,071.47 = 139,892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,636.49/292,071.47 = 139,892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,636.49x = 292,071.47 × 139,892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,636.49x = 40,858,488,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,488,367.67/211,636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,059.75

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