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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,937.93, 292,313.21 and 146,635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,937.93, 292,313.21 and 146,635.42 is: 202,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,937.93 : 292,313.21 = 146,635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,937.93/292,313.21 = 146,635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,937.93x = 292,313.21 × 146,635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,937.93x = 42,863,469,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,469,955.70/211,937.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,245.40

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