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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,377.79, 291,701.28 and 115,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,377.79, 291,701.28 and 115,882.44 is: 159,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,377.79 : 291,701.28 = 115,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,377.79/291,701.28 = 115,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,377.79x = 291,701.28 × 115,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,377.79x = 33,803,054,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,054,619.02/211,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,917.72

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