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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,061.38, 291,261.82 and 115,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,061.38, 291,261.82 and 115,568.09 is: 159,482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,061.38 : 291,261.82 = 115,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,061.38/291,261.82 = 115,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,061.38x = 291,261.82 × 115,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,061.38x = 33,660,572,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660,572,227.32/211,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,482.38

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