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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,699.95, 292,146.24 and 114,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,699.95, 292,146.24 and 114,903.84 is: 158,567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,699.95 : 292,146.24 = 114,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,699.95/292,146.24 = 114,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,699.95x = 292,146.24 × 114,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,699.95x = 33,568,724,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,724,817.56/211,699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,567.47

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