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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,978.62, 291,150.82 and 115,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,978.62, 291,150.82 and 115,491.36 is: 159,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,978.62 : 291,150.82 = 115,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,978.62/291,150.82 = 115,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,978.62x = 291,150.82 × 115,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,978.62x = 33,625,404,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625,404,166.92/210,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,378.25

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