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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,028.74, 291,220.51 and 115,544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,028.74, 291,220.51 and 115,544.32 is: 159,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,028.74 : 291,220.51 = 115,544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,028.74/291,220.51 = 115,544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,028.74x = 291,220.51 × 115,544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,028.74x = 33,648,875,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,648,875,798.00/211,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,451.63

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