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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,185.95, 291,443.90 and 115,692.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,185.95, 291,443.90 and 115,692.62 is: 159,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,185.95 : 291,443.90 = 115,692.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,185.95/291,443.90 = 115,692.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,185.95x = 291,443.90 × 115,692.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,185.95x = 33,717,906,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717,906,338.34/211,185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,659.80

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