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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,334.49, 291,640.26 and 115,845.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,334.49, 291,640.26 and 115,845.21 is: 159,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,334.49 : 291,640.26 = 115,845.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,334.49/291,640.26 = 115,845.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,334.49x = 291,640.26 × 115,845.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,334.49x = 33,785,127,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,785,127,164.15/211,334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,865.66

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