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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,158.86, 291,399.30 and 115,667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,158.86, 291,399.30 and 115,667.12 is: 159,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,158.86 : 291,399.30 = 115,667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,158.86/291,399.30 = 115,667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,158.86x = 291,399.30 × 115,667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,158.86x = 33,705,317,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,705,317,801.02/211,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,620.67

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