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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,723.32, 292,178.44 and 114,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,723.32, 292,178.44 and 114,927.12 is: 158,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,723.32 : 292,178.44 = 114,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,723.32/292,178.44 = 114,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,723.32x = 292,178.44 × 114,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,723.32x = 33,579,226,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579,226,778.95/211,723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,599.57

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