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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,345.95, 291,670.98 and 115,852.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,345.95, 291,670.98 and 115,852.89 is: 159,884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,345.95 : 291,670.98 = 115,852.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,345.95/291,670.98 = 115,852.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,345.95x = 291,670.98 × 115,852.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,345.95x = 33,790,925,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,925,962.13/211,345.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,884.43

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