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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,485.39, 291,852.09 and 114,689.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,485.39, 291,852.09 and 114,689.43 is: 158,272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,485.39 : 291,852.09 = 114,689.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,485.39/291,852.09 = 114,689.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,485.39x = 291,852.09 × 114,689.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,485.39x = 33,472,349,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,472,349,846.41/211,485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,272.63

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