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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,187.95, 291,446.66 and 115,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,187.95, 291,446.66 and 115,694.62 is: 159,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,187.95 : 291,446.66 = 115,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,187.95/291,446.66 = 115,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,187.95x = 291,446.66 × 115,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,187.95x = 33,718,810,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718,810,578.97/211,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,662.57

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