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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,169.26, 291,413.66 and 115,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,169.26, 291,413.66 and 115,679.40 is: 159,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,169.26 : 291,413.66 = 115,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,169.26/291,413.66 = 115,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,169.26x = 291,413.66 × 115,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,169.26x = 33,710,557,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710,557,340.60/211,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,637.62

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