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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,316.18, 291,614.58 and 115,822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,316.18, 291,614.58 and 115,822.64 is: 159,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,316.18 : 291,614.58 = 115,822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,316.18/291,614.58 = 115,822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,316.18x = 291,614.58 × 115,822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,316.18x = 33,775,571,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775,571,247.13/211,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,834.29

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