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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,376.79, 291,699.90 and 115,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,376.79, 291,699.90 and 115,881.44 is: 159,916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,376.79 : 291,699.90 = 115,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,376.79/291,699.90 = 115,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,376.79x = 291,699.90 × 115,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,376.79x = 33,802,603,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802,603,001.36/211,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,916.34

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