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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,453.38, 291,806.04 and 115,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,453.38, 291,806.04 and 115,960.74 is: 160,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,453.38 : 291,806.04 = 115,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,453.38/291,806.04 = 115,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,453.38x = 291,806.04 × 115,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,453.38x = 33,838,044,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838,044,334.87/211,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,026.03

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