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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,980.58, 292,416.39 and 134,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,980.58, 292,416.39 and 134,314.13 is: 185,279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,980.58 : 292,416.39 = 134,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,980.58/292,416.39 = 134,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,980.58x = 292,416.39 × 134,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,980.58x = 39,275,653,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,275,653,751.63/211,980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,279.49

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