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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,267.72, 291,546.97 and 114,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,267.72, 291,546.97 and 114,469.68 is: 157,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,267.72 : 291,546.97 = 114,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,267.72/291,546.97 = 114,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,267.72x = 291,546.97 × 114,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,267.72x = 33,373,288,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373,288,074.70/211,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,966.81

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