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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,188.95, 291,448.04 and 115,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,188.95, 291,448.04 and 115,695.62 is: 159,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,188.95 : 291,448.04 = 115,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,188.95/291,448.04 = 115,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,188.95x = 291,448.04 × 115,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,188.95x = 33,719,261,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719,261,685.58/211,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,663.95

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