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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,055.58, 291,254.49 and 114,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,055.58, 291,254.49 and 114,257.27 is: 157,673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,055.58 : 291,254.49 = 114,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,055.58/291,254.49 = 114,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,055.58x = 291,254.49 × 114,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,055.58x = 33,277,941,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277,941,446.37/211,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,673.83

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