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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,274.11, 291,560.56 and 115,778.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,274.11, 291,560.56 and 115,778.75 is: 159,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,274.11 : 291,560.56 = 115,778.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,274.11/291,560.56 = 115,778.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,274.11x = 291,560.56 × 115,778.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,274.11x = 33,756,517,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756,517,186.10/211,274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,775.93

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