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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,248.52, 291,524.34 and 115,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,248.52, 291,524.34 and 115,759.24 is: 159,748.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,248.52 : 291,524.34 = 115,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,248.52/291,524.34 = 115,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,248.52x = 291,524.34 × 115,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,248.52x = 33,746,636,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746,636,039.90/211,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,748.51

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