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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,452.36, 291,808.28 and 115,953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,452.36, 291,808.28 and 115,953.36 is: 160,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,452.36 : 291,808.28 = 115,953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,452.36/291,808.28 = 115,953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,452.36x = 291,808.28 × 115,953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,452.36x = 33,836,150,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,836,150,541.82/211,452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,017.84

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