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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,888.98, 291,767.40 and 183,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,888.98, 291,767.40 and 183,157.74 is: 252,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,888.98 : 291,767.40 = 183,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,888.98/291,767.40 = 183,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,888.98x = 291,767.40 × 183,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,888.98x = 53,439,457,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,457,589.68/211,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,204.99

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