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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,062.40, 291,266.04 and 115,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,062.40, 291,266.04 and 115,569.04 is: 159,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,062.40 : 291,266.04 = 115,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,062.40/291,266.04 = 115,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,062.40x = 291,266.04 × 115,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,062.40x = 33,661,336,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661,336,627.40/211,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,485.24

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