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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,457.36, 291,811.56 and 115,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,457.36, 291,811.56 and 115,964.76 is: 160,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,457.36 : 291,811.56 = 115,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,457.36/291,811.56 = 115,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,457.36x = 291,811.56 × 115,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,457.36x = 33,839,857,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839,857,520.63/211,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,031.59

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