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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,088.13, 291,291.57 and 115,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,088.13, 291,291.57 and 115,595.34 is: 159,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,088.13 : 291,291.57 = 115,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,088.13/291,291.57 = 115,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,088.13x = 291,291.57 × 115,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,088.13x = 33,671,948,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,671,948,073.28/211,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,516.07

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