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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,088.76, 291,289.14 and 115,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,088.76, 291,289.14 and 115,596.60 is: 159,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,088.76 : 291,289.14 = 115,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,088.76/291,289.14 = 115,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,088.76x = 291,289.14 × 115,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,088.76x = 33,672,034,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,672,034,200.92/211,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,516.00

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