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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,041.20, 291,225.30 and 115,529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,041.20, 291,225.30 and 115,529.42 is: 159,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,041.20 : 291,225.30 = 115,529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,041.20/291,225.30 = 115,529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,041.20x = 291,225.30 × 115,529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,041.20x = 33,645,089,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645,089,998.33/211,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,424.27

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