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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,363.12, 291,678.33 and 115,869.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,363.12, 291,678.33 and 115,869.79 is: 159,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,363.12 : 291,678.33 = 115,869.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,363.12/291,678.33 = 115,869.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,363.12x = 291,678.33 × 115,869.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,363.12x = 33,796,706,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796,706,844.65/211,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,898.79

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