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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,053.40, 291,253.62 and 115,560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,053.40, 291,253.62 and 115,560.04 is: 159,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,053.40 : 291,253.62 = 115,560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,053.40/291,253.62 = 115,560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,053.40x = 291,253.62 × 115,560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,053.40x = 33,657,279,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,657,279,977.34/211,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,472.82

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