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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,071.08, 291,277.92 and 115,579.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,071.08, 291,277.92 and 115,579.64 is: 159,499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,071.08 : 291,277.92 = 115,579.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,071.08/291,277.92 = 115,579.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,071.08x = 291,277.92 × 115,579.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,071.08x = 33,665,797,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,797,133.55/211,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,499.81

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