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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,426.79, 291,768.75 and 115,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,426.79, 291,768.75 and 115,935.08 is: 159,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,426.79 : 291,768.75 = 115,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,426.79/291,768.75 = 115,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,426.79x = 291,768.75 × 115,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,426.79x = 33,826,231,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,826,231,913.91/211,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,990.29

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