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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,191.71, 408,319.43 and 211,161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,191.71, 408,319.43 and 211,161.15 is: 291,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,191.71 : 408,319.43 = 211,161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,191.71/408,319.43 = 211,161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,191.71x = 408,319.43 × 211,161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,191.71x = 86,221,200,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,221,200,406.14/296,191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,099.30

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