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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,401.98, 291,732.50 and 115,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,401.98, 291,732.50 and 115,908.44 is: 159,952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,401.98 : 291,732.50 = 115,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,401.98/291,732.50 = 115,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,401.98x = 291,732.50 × 115,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,401.98x = 33,814,258,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,258,972.30/211,401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,952.42

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