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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,126.66, 291,343.68 and 115,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,126.66, 291,343.68 and 115,631.32 is: 159,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,126.66 : 291,343.68 = 115,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,126.66/291,343.68 = 115,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,126.66x = 291,343.68 × 115,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,126.66x = 33,688,454,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688,454,292.06/211,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,565.14

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