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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,409.79, 291,745.44 and 115,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,409.79, 291,745.44 and 115,914.48 is: 159,961.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,409.79 : 291,745.44 = 115,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,409.79/291,745.44 = 115,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,409.79x = 291,745.44 × 115,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,409.79x = 33,817,520,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817,520,969.97/211,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,961.94

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