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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,035.09, 291,217.36 and 115,523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,035.09, 291,217.36 and 115,523.49 is: 159,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,035.09 : 291,217.36 = 115,523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,035.09/291,217.36 = 115,523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,035.09x = 291,217.36 × 115,523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,035.09x = 33,642,445,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,445,775.79/211,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,416.36

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