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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,045.44, 291,231.50 and 115,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,045.44, 291,231.50 and 115,533.74 is: 159,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,045.44 : 291,231.50 = 115,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,045.44/291,231.50 = 115,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,045.44x = 291,231.50 × 115,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,045.44x = 33,647,064,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,064,400.81/211,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,430.43

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