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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,050.96, 291,239.07 and 115,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,050.96, 291,239.07 and 115,539.24 is: 159,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,050.96 : 291,239.07 = 115,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,050.96/291,239.07 = 115,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,050.96x = 291,239.07 × 115,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,050.96x = 33,649,540,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649,540,806.11/211,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,437.99

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