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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,148.13, 291,384.50 and 115,656.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,148.13, 291,384.50 and 115,656.42 is: 159,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,148.13 : 291,384.50 = 115,656.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,148.13/291,384.50 = 115,656.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,148.13x = 291,384.50 × 115,656.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,148.13x = 33,700,487,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,487,535.21/211,148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,605.90

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