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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,182.39, 291,438.96 and 115,689.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,182.39, 291,438.96 and 115,689.06 is: 159,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,182.39 : 291,438.96 = 115,689.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,182.39/291,438.96 = 115,689.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,182.39x = 291,438.96 × 115,689.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,182.39x = 33,716,299,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716,299,329.78/211,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,654.88

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