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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,070.58, 291,277.23 and 115,579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,070.58, 291,277.23 and 115,579.14 is: 159,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,070.58 : 291,277.23 = 115,579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,070.58/291,277.23 = 115,579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,070.58x = 291,277.23 × 115,579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,070.58x = 33,665,571,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,571,744.98/211,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,499.12

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