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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,360.57, 291,670.80 and 115,865.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,360.57, 291,670.80 and 115,865.21 is: 159,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,360.57 : 291,670.80 = 115,865.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,360.57/291,670.80 = 115,865.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,360.57x = 291,670.80 × 115,865.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,360.57x = 33,794,498,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,498,492.87/211,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,890.27

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