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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,289.96, 291,582.38 and 115,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,289.96, 291,582.38 and 115,794.56 is: 159,797.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,289.96 : 291,582.38 = 115,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,289.96/291,582.38 = 115,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,289.96x = 291,582.38 × 115,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,289.96x = 33,763,653,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763,653,395.85/211,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,797.72

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