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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,718.59, 292,171.93 and 114,922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,718.59, 292,171.93 and 114,922.38 is: 158,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,718.59 : 292,171.93 = 114,922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,718.59/292,171.93 = 114,922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,718.59x = 292,171.93 × 114,922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,718.59x = 33,577,093,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577,093,371.13/211,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,593.04

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