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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,056.58, 291,255.87 and 114,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,056.58, 291,255.87 and 114,258.27 is: 157,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,056.58 : 291,255.87 = 114,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,056.58/291,255.87 = 114,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,056.58x = 291,255.87 × 114,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,056.58x = 33,278,391,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,391,833.54/211,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,675.22

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