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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,341.39, 291,652.40 and 115,847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,341.39, 291,652.40 and 115,847.79 is: 159,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,341.39 : 291,652.40 = 115,847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,341.39/291,652.40 = 115,847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,341.39x = 291,652.40 × 115,847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,341.39x = 33,787,285,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787,285,408.96/211,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,870.65

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