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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,273.66, 291,559.95 and 115,778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,273.66, 291,559.95 and 115,778.32 is: 159,775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,273.66 : 291,559.95 = 115,778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,273.66/291,559.95 = 115,778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,273.66x = 291,559.95 × 115,778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,273.66x = 33,756,321,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756,321,190.28/211,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,775.34

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