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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,147.27, 291,383.28 and 115,657.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,147.27, 291,383.28 and 115,657.39 is: 159,607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,147.27 : 291,383.28 = 115,657.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,147.27/291,383.28 = 115,657.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,147.27x = 291,383.28 × 115,657.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,147.27x = 33,700,629,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,629,654.44/211,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,607.22

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