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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,147.13, 291,383.12 and 115,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,147.13, 291,383.12 and 115,655.42 is: 159,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,147.13 : 291,383.12 = 115,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,147.13/291,383.12 = 115,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,147.13x = 291,383.12 × 115,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,147.13x = 33,700,036,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,036,546.23/211,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,604.52

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