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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,192.83, 408,320.97 and 211,162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,192.83, 408,320.97 and 211,162.27 is: 291,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,192.83 : 408,320.97 = 211,162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,192.83/408,320.97 = 211,162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,192.83x = 408,320.97 × 211,162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,192.83x = 86,221,982,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,221,982,913.80/296,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,100.84

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