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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,419.60, 391,146.67 and 211,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,419.60, 391,146.67 and 211,675.06 is: 292,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,419.60 : 391,146.67 = 211,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,419.60/391,146.67 = 211,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,419.60x = 391,146.67 × 211,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,419.60x = 82,795,994,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,795,994,841.05/283,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,132.21

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