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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,034.36, 291,227.58 and 114,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,034.36, 291,227.58 and 114,237.92 is: 157,648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,034.36 : 291,227.58 = 114,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,034.36/291,227.58 = 114,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,034.36x = 291,227.58 × 114,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,034.36x = 33,269,232,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,232,573.53/211,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,648.41

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