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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,124.88, 291,359.34 and 115,636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,124.88, 291,359.34 and 115,636.86 is: 159,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,124.88 : 291,359.34 = 115,636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,124.88/291,359.34 = 115,636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,124.88x = 291,359.34 × 115,636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,124.88x = 33,691,879,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691,879,209.27/211,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,582.70

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