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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,261.76, 291,548.33 and 115,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,261.76, 291,548.33 and 115,767.62 is: 159,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,261.76 : 291,548.33 = 115,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,261.76/291,548.33 = 115,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,261.76x = 291,548.33 × 115,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,261.76x = 33,751,854,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,751,854,242.49/211,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,763.20

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