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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,364.40, 291,694.05 and 115,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,364.40, 291,694.05 and 115,875.12 is: 159,913.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,364.40 : 291,694.05 = 115,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,364.40/291,694.05 = 115,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,364.40x = 291,694.05 × 115,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,364.40x = 33,800,083,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800,083,047.04/211,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,913.79

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