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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,024.49, 291,214.64 and 115,540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,024.49, 291,214.64 and 115,540.07 is: 159,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,024.49 : 291,214.64 = 115,540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,024.49/291,214.64 = 115,540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,024.49x = 291,214.64 × 115,540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,024.49x = 33,646,958,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646,958,723.40/211,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,445.76

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