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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,099.08, 291,316.56 and 115,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,099.08, 291,316.56 and 115,607.64 is: 159,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,099.08 : 291,316.56 = 115,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,099.08/291,316.56 = 115,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,099.08x = 291,316.56 × 115,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,099.08x = 33,678,419,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,678,419,994.52/211,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,538.45

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