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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,053.84, 291,252.08 and 114,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,053.84, 291,252.08 and 114,255.52 is: 157,671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,053.84 : 291,252.08 = 114,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,053.84/291,252.08 = 114,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,053.84x = 291,252.08 × 114,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,053.84x = 33,277,157,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277,157,851.48/211,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,671.42

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