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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,890.98, 291,770.16 and 183,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,890.98, 291,770.16 and 183,159.74 is: 252,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,890.98 : 291,770.16 = 183,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,890.98/291,770.16 = 183,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,890.98x = 291,770.16 × 183,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,890.98x = 53,440,546,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440,546,645.36/211,890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,207.75

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