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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,197.06, 291,450.29 and 114,398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,197.06, 291,450.29 and 114,398.82 is: 157,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,197.06 : 291,450.29 = 114,398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,197.06/291,450.29 = 114,398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,197.06x = 291,450.29 × 114,398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,197.06x = 33,341,568,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,341,568,692.66/211,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,869.47

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