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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,035.11, 291,228.44 and 115,541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,035.11, 291,228.44 and 115,541.78 is: 159,447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,035.11 : 291,228.44 = 115,541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,035.11/291,228.44 = 115,541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,035.11x = 291,228.44 × 115,541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,035.11x = 33,649,052,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649,052,494.59/211,035.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,447.65

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