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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,333.24, 291,638.55 and 115,843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,333.24, 291,638.55 and 115,843.96 is: 159,863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,333.24 : 291,638.55 = 115,843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,333.24/291,638.55 = 115,843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,333.24x = 291,638.55 × 115,843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,333.24x = 33,784,564,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784,564,520.66/211,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,863.94

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