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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,448.25, 291,771.77 and 115,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,448.25, 291,771.77 and 115,929.81 is: 159,968.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,448.25 : 291,771.77 = 115,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,448.25/291,771.77 = 115,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,448.25x = 291,771.77 × 115,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,448.25x = 33,825,045,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,825,045,279.81/211,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,968.43

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