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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,430.11, 391,161.15 and 211,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,430.11, 391,161.15 and 211,685.56 is: 292,146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,430.11 : 391,161.15 = 211,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,430.11/391,161.15 = 211,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,430.11x = 391,161.15 × 211,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,430.11x = 82,803,167,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,803,167,087.99/283,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,146.69

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