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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,251.90, 291,525.93 and 115,758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,251.90, 291,525.93 and 115,758.33 is: 159,745.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,251.90 : 291,525.93 = 115,758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,251.90/291,525.93 = 115,758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,251.90x = 291,525.93 × 115,758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,251.90x = 33,746,554,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746,554,808.50/211,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,745.57

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