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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,183.80, 291,432.78 and 115,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,183.80, 291,432.78 and 115,696.44 is: 159,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,183.80 : 291,432.78 = 115,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,183.80/291,432.78 = 115,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,183.80x = 291,432.78 × 115,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,183.80x = 33,717,735,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717,735,145.30/211,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,660.61

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