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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,111.41, 291,333.86 and 115,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,111.41, 291,333.86 and 115,618.08 is: 159,553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,111.41 : 291,333.86 = 115,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,111.41/291,333.86 = 115,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,111.41x = 291,333.86 × 115,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,111.41x = 33,683,463,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,463,130.52/211,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,553.02

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