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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,490.62, 291,861.61 and 115,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,490.62, 291,861.61 and 115,997.09 is: 160,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,490.62 : 291,861.61 = 115,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,490.62/291,861.61 = 115,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,490.62x = 291,861.61 × 115,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,490.62x = 33,855,095,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855,095,693.41/211,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,078.48

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