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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,389.51, 291,720.36 and 115,895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,389.51, 291,720.36 and 115,895.97 is: 159,937.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,389.51 : 291,720.36 = 115,895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,389.51/291,720.36 = 115,895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,389.51x = 291,720.36 × 115,895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,389.51x = 33,809,214,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,809,214,090.95/211,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,937.99

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