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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,017.38, 291,202.58 and 115,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,017.38, 291,202.58 and 115,525.68 is: 159,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,017.38 : 291,202.58 = 115,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,017.38/291,202.58 = 115,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,017.38x = 291,202.58 × 115,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,017.38x = 33,641,376,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,376,072.25/211,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,424.67

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