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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,049.08, 291,245.50 and 114,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,049.08, 291,245.50 and 114,250.76 is: 157,664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,049.08 : 291,245.50 = 114,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,049.08/291,245.50 = 114,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,049.08x = 291,245.50 × 114,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,049.08x = 33,275,017,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275,017,979.73/211,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,664.83

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