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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,648.95, 292,074.73 and 114,853.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,648.95, 292,074.73 and 114,853.21 is: 158,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,648.95 : 292,074.73 = 114,853.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,648.95/292,074.73 = 114,853.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,648.95x = 292,074.73 × 114,853.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,648.95x = 33,545,719,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545,719,283.06/211,648.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,496.98

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