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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,314.87, 291,612.78 and 115,821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,314.87, 291,612.78 and 115,821.34 is: 159,832.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,314.87 : 291,612.78 = 115,821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,314.87/291,612.78 = 115,821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,314.87x = 291,612.78 × 115,821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,314.87x = 33,774,982,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,982,211.69/211,314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,832.49

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