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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,046.96, 291,251.40 and 115,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,046.96, 291,251.40 and 115,562.72 is: 159,480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,046.96 : 291,251.40 = 115,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,046.96/291,251.40 = 115,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,046.96x = 291,251.40 × 115,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,046.96x = 33,657,803,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,657,803,987.81/211,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,480.16

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