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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,087.80, 437,159.70 and 211,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,087.80, 437,159.70 and 211,897.80 is: 317,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,087.80 : 437,159.70 = 211,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,087.80/437,159.70 = 211,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,087.80x = 437,159.70 × 211,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,087.80x = 92,633,178,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,633,178,678.66/292,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,141.55

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