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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,031.55, 291,223.39 and 115,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,031.55, 291,223.39 and 115,538.22 is: 159,442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,031.55 : 291,223.39 = 115,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,031.55/291,223.39 = 115,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,031.55x = 291,223.39 × 115,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,031.55x = 33,647,432,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,432,102.97/211,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,442.66

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