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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,031.70, 291,231.08 and 115,539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,031.70, 291,231.08 and 115,539.05 is: 159,447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,031.70 : 291,231.08 = 115,539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,031.70/291,231.08 = 115,539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,031.70x = 291,231.08 × 115,539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,031.70x = 33,648,560,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,648,560,279.82/211,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,447.89

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