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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,151.10, 291,389.50 and 115,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,151.10, 291,389.50 and 115,657.50 is: 159,607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,151.10 : 291,389.50 = 115,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,151.10/291,389.50 = 115,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,151.10x = 291,389.50 × 115,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,151.10x = 33,701,381,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,381,096.25/211,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,607.89

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