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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,364.24, 291,680.19 and 115,870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,364.24, 291,680.19 and 115,870.91 is: 159,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,364.24 : 291,680.19 = 115,870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,364.24/291,680.19 = 115,870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,364.24x = 291,680.19 × 115,870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,364.24x = 33,797,247,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,247,585.87/211,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,900.50

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