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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,109.16, 291,319.82 and 115,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,109.16, 291,319.82 and 115,597.40 is: 159,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,109.16 : 291,319.82 = 115,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,109.16/291,319.82 = 115,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,109.16x = 291,319.82 × 115,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,109.16x = 33,675,813,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675,813,760.47/211,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,518.49

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