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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,135.68, 291,364.02 and 115,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,135.68, 291,364.02 and 115,642.08 is: 159,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,135.68 : 291,364.02 = 115,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,135.68/291,364.02 = 115,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,135.68x = 291,364.02 × 115,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,135.68x = 33,693,941,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,693,941,309.96/211,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,584.31

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