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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,268.47, 291,548.00 and 114,470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,268.47, 291,548.00 and 114,470.43 is: 157,967.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,268.47 : 291,548.00 = 114,470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,268.47/291,548.00 = 114,470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,268.47x = 291,548.00 × 114,470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,268.47x = 33,373,625,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373,625,211.82/211,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,967.85

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