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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,391.04, 291,719.55 and 115,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,391.04, 291,719.55 and 115,895.70 is: 159,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,391.04 : 291,719.55 = 115,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,391.04/291,719.55 = 115,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,391.04x = 291,719.55 × 115,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,391.04x = 33,809,041,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,809,041,450.94/211,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,936.02

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