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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,540.46, 291,924.38 and 114,743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,540.46, 291,924.38 and 114,743.93 is: 158,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,540.46 : 291,924.38 = 114,743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,540.46/291,924.38 = 114,743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,540.46x = 291,924.38 × 114,743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,540.46x = 33,496,549,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,496,549,451.25/211,540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,345.83

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