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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,332.12, 291,636.60 and 115,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,332.12, 291,636.60 and 115,838.60 is: 159,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,332.12 : 291,636.60 = 115,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,332.12/291,636.60 = 115,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,332.12x = 291,636.60 × 115,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,332.12x = 33,782,775,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782,775,452.76/211,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,856.32

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