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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,269.76, 291,559.36 and 115,775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,269.76, 291,559.36 and 115,775.62 is: 159,774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,269.76 : 291,559.36 = 115,775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,269.76/291,559.36 = 115,775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,269.76x = 291,559.36 × 115,775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,269.76x = 33,755,465,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,465,670.80/211,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,774.24

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