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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,368.43, 291,685.08 and 115,875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,368.43, 291,685.08 and 115,875.78 is: 159,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,368.43 : 291,685.08 = 115,875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,368.43/291,685.08 = 115,875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,368.43x = 291,685.08 × 115,875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,368.43x = 33,799,236,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,236,159.36/211,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,906.74

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