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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,074.08, 291,281.74 and 115,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,074.08, 291,281.74 and 115,579.94 is: 159,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,074.08 : 291,281.74 = 115,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,074.08/291,281.74 = 115,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,074.08x = 291,281.74 × 115,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,074.08x = 33,666,324,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666,324,286.94/211,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,500.04

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