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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,615.99, 292,029.66 and 114,819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,615.99, 292,029.66 and 114,819.82 is: 158,451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,615.99 : 292,029.66 = 114,819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,615.99/292,029.66 = 114,819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,615.99x = 292,029.66 × 114,819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,615.99x = 33,530,792,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530,792,995.86/211,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,451.13

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