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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,048.32, 291,244.47 and 114,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,048.32, 291,244.47 and 114,250.01 is: 157,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,048.32 : 291,244.47 = 114,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,048.32/291,244.47 = 114,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,048.32x = 291,244.47 × 114,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,048.32x = 33,274,681,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274,681,725.28/211,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,663.80

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