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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,099.44, 291,317.67 and 114,304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,099.44, 291,317.67 and 114,304.35 is: 157,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,099.44 : 291,317.67 = 114,304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,099.44/291,317.67 = 114,304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,099.44x = 291,317.67 × 114,304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,099.44x = 33,298,876,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,876,912.86/211,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,740.24

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