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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,083, 291,297.72 and 115,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,083, 291,297.72 and 115,598.56 is: 159,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,083 : 291,297.72 = 115,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,083/291,297.72 = 115,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,083x = 291,297.72 × 115,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,083x = 33,673,596,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673,596,963.28/211,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,527.75

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