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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,366.76, 291,689.88 and 114,573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,366.76, 291,689.88 and 114,573.78 is: 158,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,366.76 : 291,689.88 = 114,573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,366.76/291,689.88 = 114,573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,366.76x = 291,689.88 × 114,573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,366.76x = 33,420,013,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,013,496.79/211,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,113.86

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