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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,478.04, 291,847.86 and 115,988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,478.04, 291,847.86 and 115,988.76 is: 160,068.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,478.04 : 291,847.86 = 115,988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,478.04/291,847.86 = 115,988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,478.04x = 291,847.86 × 115,988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,478.04x = 33,851,071,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851,071,390.05/211,478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,068.97

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