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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,596.89, 292,006.40 and 114,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,596.89, 292,006.40 and 114,801.44 is: 158,427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,596.89 : 292,006.40 = 114,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,596.89/292,006.40 = 114,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,596.89x = 292,006.40 × 114,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,596.89x = 33,522,753,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522,753,175.18/211,596.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,427.44

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