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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,321.96, 291,631.53 and 115,828.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,321.96, 291,631.53 and 115,828.63 is: 159,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,321.96 : 291,631.53 = 115,828.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,321.96/291,631.53 = 115,828.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,321.96x = 291,631.53 × 115,828.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,321.96x = 33,779,280,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,280,584.70/211,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,847.47

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