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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,157.14, 291,404.37 and 115,667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,157.14, 291,404.37 and 115,667.86 is: 159,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,157.14 : 291,404.37 = 115,667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,157.14/291,404.37 = 115,667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,157.14x = 291,404.37 × 115,667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,157.14x = 33,706,119,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,706,119,872.55/211,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,625.76

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