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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,083.19, 291,283.93 and 115,571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,083.19, 291,283.93 and 115,571.41 is: 159,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,083.19 : 291,283.93 = 115,571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,083.19/291,283.93 = 115,571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,083.19x = 291,283.93 × 115,571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,083.19x = 33,664,094,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664,094,500.44/211,083.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,482.59

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