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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,185.83, 408,311.33 and 211,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,185.83, 408,311.33 and 211,155.27 is: 291,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,185.83 : 408,311.33 = 211,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,185.83/408,311.33 = 211,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,185.83x = 408,311.33 × 211,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,185.83x = 86,217,088,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,217,088,074.43/296,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,091.20

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