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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,484.09, 291,855.48 and 115,991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,484.09, 291,855.48 and 115,991.17 is: 160,071.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,484.09 : 291,855.48 = 115,991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,484.09/291,855.48 = 115,991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,484.09x = 291,855.48 × 115,991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,484.09x = 33,852,658,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852,658,596.11/211,484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,071.89

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