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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,273.31, 291,557.17 and 115,782.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,273.31, 291,557.17 and 115,782.21 is: 159,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,273.31 : 291,557.17 = 115,782.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,273.31/291,557.17 = 115,782.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,273.31x = 291,557.17 × 115,782.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,273.31x = 33,757,133,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757,133,628.67/211,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,779.45

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