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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,721.52, 292,174.52 and 114,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,721.52, 292,174.52 and 114,927.33 is: 158,599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,721.52 : 292,174.52 = 114,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,721.52/292,174.52 = 114,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,721.52x = 292,174.52 × 114,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,721.52x = 33,578,836,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,578,836,903.00/211,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,599.07

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