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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,234.50, 291,503.61 and 115,744.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,234.50, 291,503.61 and 115,744.95 is: 159,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,234.50 : 291,503.61 = 115,744.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,234.50/291,503.61 = 115,744.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,234.50x = 291,503.61 × 115,744.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,234.50x = 33,740,070,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,740,070,764.27/211,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,728.03

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