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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,033.20, 291,233.15 and 115,540.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,033.20, 291,233.15 and 115,540.55 is: 159,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,033.20 : 291,233.15 = 115,540.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,033.20/291,233.15 = 115,540.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,033.20x = 291,233.15 × 115,540.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,033.20x = 33,649,238,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649,238,329.23/211,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,449.97

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