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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,419.36, 291,762.72 and 115,920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,419.36, 291,762.72 and 115,920.36 is: 159,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,419.36 : 291,762.72 = 115,920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,419.36/291,762.72 = 115,920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,419.36x = 291,762.72 × 115,920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,419.36x = 33,821,239,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,821,239,536.98/211,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,972.29

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