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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,042.08, 291,237.93 and 115,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,042.08, 291,237.93 and 115,550.64 is: 159,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,042.08 : 291,237.93 = 115,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,042.08/291,237.93 = 115,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,042.08x = 291,237.93 × 115,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,042.08x = 33,652,729,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652,729,203.78/211,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,459.81

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