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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,268.31, 291,550.47 and 115,775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,268.31, 291,550.47 and 115,775.22 is: 159,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,268.31 : 291,550.47 = 115,775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,268.31/291,550.47 = 115,775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,268.31x = 291,550.47 × 115,775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,268.31x = 33,754,319,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754,319,805.35/211,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,769.91

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