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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,044.26, 291,241.02 and 115,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,044.26, 291,241.02 and 115,550.93 is: 159,460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,044.26 : 291,241.02 = 115,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,044.26/291,241.02 = 115,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,044.26x = 291,241.02 × 115,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,044.26x = 33,653,170,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653,170,715.15/211,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,460.25

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