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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,026.49, 291,217.41 and 115,542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,026.49, 291,217.41 and 115,542.07 is: 159,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,026.49 : 291,217.41 = 115,542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,026.49/291,217.41 = 115,542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,026.49x = 291,217.41 × 115,542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,026.49x = 33,647,860,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,860,337.64/211,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,448.52

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