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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,189.84, 291,442.28 and 114,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,189.84, 291,442.28 and 114,394.75 is: 157,864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,189.84 : 291,442.28 = 114,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,189.84/291,442.28 = 114,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,189.84x = 291,442.28 × 114,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,189.84x = 33,339,466,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339,466,992.75/211,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,864.92

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