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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,146.88, 291,382.77 and 115,655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,146.88, 291,382.77 and 115,655.17 is: 159,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,146.88 : 291,382.77 = 115,655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,146.88/291,382.77 = 115,655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,146.88x = 291,382.77 × 115,655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,146.88x = 33,699,923,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699,923,799.42/211,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,604.18

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