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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,979.52, 292,330.80 and 139,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,979.52, 292,330.80 and 139,254.48 is: 192,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,979.52 : 292,330.80 = 139,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,979.52/292,330.80 = 139,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,979.52x = 292,330.80 × 139,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,979.52x = 40,708,373,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708,373,541.98/211,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,039.18

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