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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,149.10, 291,386.73 and 115,655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,149.10, 291,386.73 and 115,655.50 is: 159,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,149.10 : 291,386.73 = 115,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,149.10/291,386.73 = 115,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,149.10x = 291,386.73 × 115,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,149.10x = 33,700,477,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,477,951.52/211,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,605.12

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