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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,423.79, 291,764.61 and 115,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,423.79, 291,764.61 and 115,932.08 is: 159,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,423.79 : 291,764.61 = 115,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,423.79/291,764.61 = 115,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,423.79x = 291,764.61 × 115,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,423.79x = 33,824,876,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824,876,648.87/211,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,986.15

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