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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,452.36, 291,804.66 and 115,959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,452.36, 291,804.66 and 115,959.76 is: 160,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,452.36 : 291,804.66 = 115,959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,452.36/291,804.66 = 115,959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,452.36x = 291,804.66 × 115,959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,452.36x = 33,837,598,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,598,340.48/211,452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,024.69

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