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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,031.04, 291,222.70 and 115,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,031.04, 291,222.70 and 115,537.71 is: 159,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,031.04 : 291,222.70 = 115,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,031.04/291,222.70 = 115,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,031.04x = 291,222.70 × 115,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,031.04x = 33,647,203,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,203,858.02/211,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,441.97

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