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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,184.80, 291,434.16 and 115,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,184.80, 291,434.16 and 115,697.44 is: 159,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,184.80 : 291,434.16 = 115,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,184.80/291,434.16 = 115,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,184.80x = 291,434.16 × 115,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,184.80x = 33,718,186,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718,186,240.55/211,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,661.99

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