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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,189.21, 408,315.98 and 211,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,189.21, 408,315.98 and 211,158.65 is: 291,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,189.21 : 408,315.98 = 211,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,189.21/408,315.98 = 211,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,189.21x = 408,315.98 × 211,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,189.21x = 86,219,451,110.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,219,451,110.23/296,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,095.85

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