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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,025.74, 291,216.37 and 115,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,025.74, 291,216.37 and 115,541.32 is: 159,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,025.74 : 291,216.37 = 115,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,025.74/291,216.37 = 115,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,025.74x = 291,216.37 × 115,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,025.74x = 33,647,522,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,522,339.33/211,025.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,447.48

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