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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,380.69, 291,705.33 and 115,888.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,380.69, 291,705.33 and 115,888.05 is: 159,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,380.69 : 291,705.33 = 115,888.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,380.69/291,705.33 = 115,888.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,380.69x = 291,705.33 × 115,888.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,380.69x = 33,805,161,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805,161,868.31/211,380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,925.50

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