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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,284.66, 291,575.16 and 115,789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,284.66, 291,575.16 and 115,789.32 is: 159,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,284.66 : 291,575.16 = 115,789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,284.66/291,575.16 = 115,789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,284.66x = 291,575.16 × 115,789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,284.66x = 33,761,289,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,761,289,505.29/211,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,790.54

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