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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,266.97, 291,545.93 and 114,468.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,266.97, 291,545.93 and 114,468.93 is: 157,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,266.97 : 291,545.93 = 114,468.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,266.97/291,545.93 = 114,468.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,266.97x = 291,545.93 × 114,468.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,266.97x = 33,372,950,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,950,939.13/211,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,965.78

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