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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,079.19, 291,278.41 and 115,567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,079.19, 291,278.41 and 115,567.41 is: 159,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,079.19 : 291,278.41 = 115,567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,079.19/291,278.41 = 115,567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,079.19x = 291,278.41 × 115,567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,079.19x = 33,662,291,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662,291,432.62/211,079.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,477.07

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