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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,143.19, 291,377.16 and 114,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,143.19, 291,377.16 and 114,346.74 is: 157,798.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,143.19 : 291,377.16 = 114,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,143.19/291,377.16 = 114,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,143.19x = 291,377.16 × 114,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,143.19x = 33,318,028,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318,028,356.46/211,143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,798.27

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