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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,038.14, 291,221.16 and 115,526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,038.14, 291,221.16 and 115,526.36 is: 159,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,038.14 : 291,221.16 = 115,526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,038.14/291,221.16 = 115,526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,038.14x = 291,221.16 × 115,526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,038.14x = 33,643,720,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643,720,569.78/211,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,420.10

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