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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,817.63, 292,235.23 and 135,381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,817.63, 292,235.23 and 135,381.47 is: 186,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,817.63 : 292,235.23 = 135,381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,817.63/292,235.23 = 135,381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,817.63x = 292,235.23 × 135,381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,817.63x = 39,563,235,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,563,235,023.19/211,817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,779.71

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