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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,028.09, 291,207.71 and 115,516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,028.09, 291,207.71 and 115,516.49 is: 159,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,028.09 : 291,207.71 = 115,516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,028.09/291,207.71 = 115,516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,028.09x = 291,207.71 × 115,516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,028.09x = 33,639,291,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,639,291,942.56/211,028.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,406.70

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