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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,317.71, 291,618.42 and 115,822.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,317.71, 291,618.42 and 115,822.35 is: 159,834.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,317.71 : 291,618.42 = 115,822.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,317.71/291,618.42 = 115,822.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,317.71x = 291,618.42 × 115,822.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,317.71x = 33,775,930,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775,930,707.69/211,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,834.84

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