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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,237.50, 291,507.76 and 115,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,237.50, 291,507.76 and 115,747.82 is: 159,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,237.50 : 291,507.76 = 115,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,237.50/291,507.76 = 115,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,237.50x = 291,507.76 × 115,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,237.50x = 33,741,387,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741,387,733.08/211,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,732.00

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