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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,388.10, 291,709.26 and 115,891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,388.10, 291,709.26 and 115,891.53 is: 159,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,388.10 : 291,709.26 = 115,891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,388.10/291,709.26 = 115,891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,388.10x = 291,709.26 × 115,891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,388.10x = 33,806,632,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,632,456.57/211,388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,926.85

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