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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,017.05, 291,203.60 and 115,529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,017.05, 291,203.60 and 115,529.79 is: 159,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,017.05 : 291,203.60 = 115,529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,017.05/291,203.60 = 115,529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,017.05x = 291,203.60 × 115,529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,017.05x = 33,642,690,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,690,177.60/211,017.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,431.15

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