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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,112.41, 291,335.24 and 115,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,112.41, 291,335.24 and 115,619.08 is: 159,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,112.41 : 291,335.24 = 115,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,112.41/291,335.24 = 115,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,112.41x = 291,335.24 × 115,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,112.41x = 33,683,912,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,912,420.38/211,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,554.39

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