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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,691.62, 292,124.46 and 114,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,691.62, 292,124.46 and 114,893.28 is: 158,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,691.62 : 292,124.46 = 114,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,691.62/292,124.46 = 114,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,691.62x = 292,124.46 × 114,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,691.62x = 33,563,137,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,563,137,377.63/211,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,547.31

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