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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,686.51, 292,124.90 and 114,890.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,686.51, 292,124.90 and 114,890.54 is: 158,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,686.51 : 292,124.90 = 114,890.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,686.51/292,124.90 = 114,890.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,686.51x = 292,124.90 × 114,890.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,686.51x = 33,562,386,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,562,386,047.82/211,686.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,547.59

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