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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,079.61, 291,293.28 and 115,584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,079.61, 291,293.28 and 115,584.66 is: 159,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,079.61 : 291,293.28 = 115,584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,079.61/291,293.28 = 115,584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,079.61x = 291,293.28 × 115,584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,079.61x = 33,669,034,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,034,729.08/211,079.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,508.70

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