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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,274.23, 291,560.73 and 115,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,274.23, 291,560.73 and 115,778.88 is: 159,776.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,274.23 : 291,560.73 = 115,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,274.23/291,560.73 = 115,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,274.23x = 291,560.73 × 115,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,274.23x = 33,756,573,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756,573,603.03/211,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,776.11

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