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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,032.61, 291,223.15 and 114,235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,032.61, 291,223.15 and 114,235.99 is: 157,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,032.61 : 291,223.15 = 114,235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,032.61/291,223.15 = 114,235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,032.61x = 291,223.15 × 114,235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,032.61x = 33,268,163,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,163,837.52/211,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,644.66

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