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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,614.50, 292,027.59 and 114,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,614.50, 292,027.59 and 114,818.32 is: 158,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,614.50 : 292,027.59 = 114,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,614.50/292,027.59 = 114,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,614.50x = 292,027.59 × 114,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,614.50x = 33,530,117,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530,117,277.45/211,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,449.06

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