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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,047.20, 291,242.92 and 114,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,047.20, 291,242.92 and 114,248.88 is: 157,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,047.20 : 291,242.92 = 114,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,047.20/291,242.92 = 114,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,047.20x = 291,242.92 × 114,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,047.20x = 33,274,177,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274,177,025.20/211,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,662.26

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