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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,399.68, 291,731.56 and 115,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,399.68, 291,731.56 and 115,907.04 is: 159,951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,399.68 : 291,731.56 = 115,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,399.68/291,731.56 = 115,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,399.68x = 291,731.56 × 115,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,399.68x = 33,813,741,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813,741,594.18/211,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,951.72

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