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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,081.21, 291,289.11 and 115,587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,081.21, 291,289.11 and 115,587.88 is: 159,509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,081.21 : 291,289.11 = 115,587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,081.21/291,289.11 = 115,587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,081.21x = 291,289.11 × 115,587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,081.21x = 33,669,490,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,490,691.99/211,081.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,509.65

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