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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,051.84, 291,249.32 and 114,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,051.84, 291,249.32 and 114,253.52 is: 157,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,051.84 : 291,249.32 = 114,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,051.84/291,249.32 = 114,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,051.84x = 291,249.32 × 114,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,051.84x = 33,276,260,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,276,260,261.05/211,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,668.66

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