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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,023.74, 291,213.61 and 115,539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,023.74, 291,213.61 and 115,539.32 is: 159,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,023.74 : 291,213.61 = 115,539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,023.74/291,213.61 = 115,539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,023.74x = 291,213.61 × 115,539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,023.74x = 33,646,620,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646,620,729.23/211,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,444.72

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