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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,238.50, 291,509.14 and 115,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,238.50, 291,509.14 and 115,748.82 is: 159,733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,238.50 : 291,509.14 = 115,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,238.50/291,509.14 = 115,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,238.50x = 291,509.14 × 115,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,238.50x = 33,741,838,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741,838,974.21/211,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,733.38

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