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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,136.57, 291,358.85 and 115,641.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,136.57, 291,358.85 and 115,641.21 is: 159,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,136.57 : 291,358.85 = 115,641.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,136.57/291,358.85 = 115,641.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,136.57x = 291,358.85 × 115,641.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,136.57x = 33,693,089,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,693,089,380.00/211,136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,579.60

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