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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,031.73, 291,223.65 and 115,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,031.73, 291,223.65 and 115,538.40 is: 159,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,031.73 : 291,223.65 = 115,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,031.73/291,223.65 = 115,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,031.73x = 291,223.65 × 115,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,031.73x = 33,647,514,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,514,996.43/211,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,442.92

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