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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,388.73, 291,734.85 and 115,914.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,388.73, 291,734.85 and 115,914.03 is: 159,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,388.73 : 291,734.85 = 115,914.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,388.73/291,734.85 = 115,914.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,388.73x = 291,734.85 × 115,914.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,388.73x = 33,816,162,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816,162,154.95/211,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,971.45

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