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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,402.98, 291,733.89 and 115,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,402.98, 291,733.89 and 115,909.44 is: 159,953.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,402.98 : 291,733.89 = 115,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,402.98/291,733.89 = 115,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,402.98x = 291,733.89 × 115,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,402.98x = 33,814,711,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,711,818.92/211,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,953.81

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