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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,080.19, 291,279.79 and 115,568.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,080.19, 291,279.79 and 115,568.41 is: 159,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,080.19 : 291,279.79 = 115,568.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,080.19/291,279.79 = 115,568.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,080.19x = 291,279.79 × 115,568.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,080.19x = 33,662,742,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662,742,195.43/211,080.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,478.45

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