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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,016.55, 291,202.91 and 115,529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,016.55, 291,202.91 and 115,529.29 is: 159,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,016.55 : 291,202.91 = 115,529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,016.55/291,202.91 = 115,529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,016.55x = 291,202.91 × 115,529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,016.55x = 33,642,465,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,465,438.23/211,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,430.46

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