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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,403.73, 291,734.93 and 115,910.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,403.73, 291,734.93 and 115,910.19 is: 159,954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,403.73 : 291,734.93 = 115,910.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,403.73/291,734.93 = 115,910.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,403.73x = 291,734.93 × 115,910.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,403.73x = 33,815,050,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,815,050,586.39/211,403.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,954.84

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