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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,171.80, 291,417.14 and 115,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,171.80, 291,417.14 and 115,681.92 is: 159,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,171.80 : 291,417.14 = 115,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,171.80/291,417.14 = 115,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,171.80x = 291,417.14 × 115,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,171.80x = 33,711,694,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711,694,276.11/211,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,641.08

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