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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,385.10, 291,705.12 and 115,888.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,385.10, 291,705.12 and 115,888.53 is: 159,922.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,385.10 : 291,705.12 = 115,888.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,385.10/291,705.12 = 115,888.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,385.10x = 291,705.12 × 115,888.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,385.10x = 33,805,277,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805,277,550.27/211,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,922.71

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