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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,187.33, 408,313.38 and 211,156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,187.33, 408,313.38 and 211,156.77 is: 291,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,187.33 : 408,313.38 = 211,156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,187.33/408,313.38 = 211,156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,187.33x = 408,313.38 × 211,156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,187.33x = 86,218,134,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,218,134,468.58/296,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,093.26

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