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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,811.73, 292,227.09 and 135,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,811.73, 292,227.09 and 135,375.56 is: 186,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,811.73 : 292,227.09 = 135,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,811.73/292,227.09 = 135,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,811.73x = 292,227.09 × 135,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,811.73x = 39,560,404,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560,404,494.79/211,811.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,771.55

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