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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,983.98, 291,161.10 and 115,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,983.98, 291,161.10 and 115,499.56 is: 159,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,983.98 : 291,161.10 = 115,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,983.98/291,161.10 = 115,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,983.98x = 291,161.10 × 115,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,983.98x = 33,628,978,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628,978,939.12/210,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,391.15

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