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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,348.79, 291,661.18 and 115,857.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,348.79, 291,661.18 and 115,857.08 is: 159,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,348.79 : 291,661.18 = 115,857.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,348.79/291,661.18 = 115,857.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,348.79x = 291,661.18 × 115,857.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,348.79x = 33,791,010,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791,010,916.21/211,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,882.68

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