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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,188.83, 408,315.47 and 211,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,188.83, 408,315.47 and 211,158.27 is: 291,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,188.83 : 408,315.47 = 211,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,188.83/408,315.47 = 211,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,188.83x = 408,315.47 × 211,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,188.83x = 86,219,187,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,219,187,203.65/296,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,095.34

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