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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,711.50, 292,165.30 and 114,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,711.50, 292,165.30 and 114,917.28 is: 158,587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,711.50 : 292,165.30 = 114,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,711.50/292,165.30 = 114,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,711.50x = 292,165.30 × 114,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,711.50x = 33,574,840,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574,840,634.41/211,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,587.70

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