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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,177.38, 291,425.13 and 115,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,177.38, 291,425.13 and 115,681.98 is: 159,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,177.38 : 291,425.13 = 115,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,177.38/291,425.13 = 115,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,177.38x = 291,425.13 × 115,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,177.38x = 33,712,636,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712,636,060.16/211,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,641.32

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