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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,415.04, 291,750.62 and 115,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,415.04, 291,750.62 and 115,921.52 is: 159,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,415.04 : 291,750.62 = 115,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,415.04/291,750.62 = 115,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,415.04x = 291,750.62 × 115,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,415.04x = 33,820,175,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,820,175,331.34/211,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,970.53

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