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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,025.58, 291,213.36 and 115,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,025.58, 291,213.36 and 115,531.44 is: 159,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,025.58 : 291,213.36 = 115,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,025.58/291,213.36 = 115,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,025.58x = 291,213.36 × 115,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,025.58x = 33,644,298,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644,298,828.04/211,025.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,432.32

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