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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,189.16, 291,433.56 and 115,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,189.16, 291,433.56 and 115,694.96 is: 159,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,189.16 : 291,433.56 = 115,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,189.16/291,433.56 = 115,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,189.16x = 291,433.56 × 115,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,189.16x = 33,717,394,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717,394,066.86/211,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,654.95

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