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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,189.71, 408,316.67 and 211,159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,189.71, 408,316.67 and 211,159.15 is: 291,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,189.71 : 408,316.67 = 211,159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,189.71/408,316.67 = 211,159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,189.71x = 408,316.67 × 211,159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,189.71x = 86,219,798,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,219,798,926.45/296,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,096.54

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