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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,375.76, 291,702.31 and 114,582.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,375.76, 291,702.31 and 114,582.78 is: 158,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,375.76 : 291,702.31 = 114,582.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,375.76/291,702.31 = 114,582.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,375.76x = 291,702.31 × 114,582.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,375.76x = 33,424,061,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424,061,325.76/211,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,126.28

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