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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,332.44, 291,642.30 and 114,539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,332.44, 291,642.30 and 114,539.39 is: 158,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,332.44 : 291,642.30 = 114,539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,332.44/291,642.30 = 114,539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,332.44x = 291,642.30 × 114,539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,332.44x = 33,404,531,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404,531,273.75/211,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,066.27

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