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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,365.74, 291,682.26 and 115,872.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,365.74, 291,682.26 and 115,872.41 is: 159,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,365.74 : 291,682.26 = 115,872.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,365.74/291,682.26 = 115,872.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,365.74x = 291,682.26 × 115,872.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,365.74x = 33,797,924,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,924,962.04/211,365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,902.57

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