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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,304.23, 291,599.26 and 114,510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,304.23, 291,599.26 and 114,510.78 is: 158,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,304.23 : 291,599.26 = 114,510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,304.23/291,599.26 = 114,510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,304.23x = 291,599.26 × 114,510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,304.23x = 33,391,258,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391,258,423.75/211,304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,024.56

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