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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,381.69, 291,706.71 and 115,889.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,381.69, 291,706.71 and 115,889.05 is: 159,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,381.69 : 291,706.71 = 115,889.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,381.69/291,706.71 = 115,889.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,381.69x = 291,706.71 × 115,889.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,381.69x = 33,805,613,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805,613,500.53/211,381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,926.88

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