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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,188.45, 291,447.35 and 115,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,188.45, 291,447.35 and 115,695.12 is: 159,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,188.45 : 291,447.35 = 115,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,188.45/291,447.35 = 115,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,188.45x = 291,447.35 × 115,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,188.45x = 33,719,036,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719,036,131.93/211,188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,663.26

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