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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,151.76, 291,389.50 and 115,661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,151.76, 291,389.50 and 115,661.90 is: 159,613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,151.76 : 291,389.50 = 115,661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,151.76/291,389.50 = 115,661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,151.76x = 291,389.50 × 115,661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,151.76x = 33,702,663,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,663,210.05/211,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,613.46

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