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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,190.33, 408,317.52 and 211,159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,190.33, 408,317.52 and 211,159.77 is: 291,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,190.33 : 408,317.52 = 211,159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,190.33/408,317.52 = 211,159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,190.33x = 408,317.52 × 211,159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,190.33x = 86,220,233,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,220,233,610.17/296,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,097.40

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