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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,049.89, 291,248.79 and 115,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,049.89, 291,248.79 and 115,556.56 is: 159,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,049.89 : 291,248.79 = 115,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,049.89/291,248.79 = 115,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,049.89x = 291,248.79 × 115,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,049.89x = 33,655,708,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,655,708,276.56/211,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,468.02

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