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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,121.82, 291,337.20 and 115,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,121.82, 291,337.20 and 115,610.09 is: 159,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,121.82 : 291,337.20 = 115,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,121.82/291,337.20 = 115,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,121.82x = 291,337.20 × 115,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,121.82x = 33,681,518,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,518,455.66/211,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,535.94

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