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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,023.55, 291,212.57 and 115,536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,023.55, 291,212.57 and 115,536.29 is: 159,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,023.55 : 291,212.57 = 115,536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,023.55/291,212.57 = 115,536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,023.55x = 291,212.57 × 115,536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,023.55x = 33,645,619,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645,619,939.17/211,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,440.12

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