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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,352.10, 291,945.36 and 157,543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,352.10, 291,945.36 and 157,543.62 is: 217,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,352.10 : 291,945.36 = 157,543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,352.10/291,945.36 = 157,543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,352.10x = 291,945.36 × 157,543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,352.10x = 45,994,128,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994,128,856.60/211,352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,618.51

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