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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,417.80, 291,756.42 and 115,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,417.80, 291,756.42 and 115,926.04 is: 159,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,417.80 : 291,756.42 = 115,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,417.80/291,756.42 = 115,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,417.80x = 291,756.42 × 115,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,417.80x = 33,822,166,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822,166,415.18/211,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,977.86

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