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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,087.80, 291,299.09 and 114,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,087.80, 291,299.09 and 114,291.18 is: 157,720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,087.80 : 291,299.09 = 114,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,087.80/291,299.09 = 114,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,087.80x = 291,299.09 × 114,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,087.80x = 33,292,916,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292,916,157.57/211,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,720.70

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