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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,385.54, 291,711.98 and 115,890.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,385.54, 291,711.98 and 115,890.18 is: 159,928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,385.54 : 291,711.98 = 115,890.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,385.54/291,711.98 = 115,890.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,385.54x = 291,711.98 × 115,890.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,385.54x = 33,806,553,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,553,870.36/211,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,928.41

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