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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,023.36, 291,213.09 and 115,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,023.36, 291,213.09 and 115,538.94 is: 159,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,023.36 : 291,213.09 = 115,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,023.36/291,213.09 = 115,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,023.36x = 291,213.09 × 115,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,023.36x = 33,646,451,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646,451,732.72/211,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,444.20

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