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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,019.76, 291,196.35 and 115,508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,019.76, 291,196.35 and 115,508.34 is: 159,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,019.76 : 291,196.35 = 115,508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,019.76/291,196.35 = 115,508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,019.76x = 291,196.35 × 115,508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,019.76x = 33,635,607,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635,607,002.56/211,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,395.53

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