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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,033.09, 291,214.60 and 115,521.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,033.09, 291,214.60 and 115,521.49 is: 159,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,033.09 : 291,214.60 = 115,521.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,033.09/291,214.60 = 115,521.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,033.09x = 291,214.60 × 115,521.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,033.09x = 33,641,544,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,544,501.75/211,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,413.60

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