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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,199.55, 291,452.94 and 114,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,199.55, 291,452.94 and 114,401.55 is: 157,872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,199.55 : 291,452.94 = 114,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,199.55/291,452.94 = 114,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,199.55x = 291,452.94 × 114,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,199.55x = 33,342,668,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342,668,088.06/211,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,872.82

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