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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,645.88, 292,084.42 and 139,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,645.88, 292,084.42 and 139,901.48 is: 193,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,645.88 : 292,084.42 = 139,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,645.88/292,084.42 = 139,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,645.88x = 292,084.42 × 139,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,645.88x = 40,863,042,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863,042,642.94/211,645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,072.71

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