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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,270.76, 291,560.74 and 115,776.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,270.76, 291,560.74 and 115,776.62 is: 159,775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,270.76 : 291,560.74 = 115,776.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,270.76/291,560.74 = 115,776.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,270.76x = 291,560.74 × 115,776.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,270.76x = 33,755,917,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,917,001.90/211,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,775.62

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