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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,916.80, 436,903.20 and 211,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,916.80, 436,903.20 and 211,726.80 is: 316,885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,916.80 : 436,903.20 = 211,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,916.80/436,903.20 = 211,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,916.80x = 436,903.20 × 211,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,916.80x = 92,504,116,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,504,116,445.76/291,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,885.21

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