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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,082.44, 291,293.88 and 115,589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,082.44, 291,293.88 and 115,589.15 is: 159,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,082.44 : 291,293.88 = 115,589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,082.44/291,293.88 = 115,589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,082.44x = 291,293.88 × 115,589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,082.44x = 33,670,411,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,670,411,989.40/211,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,513.09

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