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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,081.44, 291,292.50 and 115,588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,081.44, 291,292.50 and 115,588.15 is: 159,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,081.44 : 291,292.50 = 115,588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,081.44/291,292.50 = 115,588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,081.44x = 291,292.50 × 115,588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,081.44x = 33,669,960,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,960,889.10/211,081.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,511.70

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