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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,730.49, 292,188.60 and 114,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,730.49, 292,188.60 and 114,934.68 is: 158,610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,730.49 : 292,188.60 = 114,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,730.49/292,188.60 = 114,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,730.49x = 292,188.60 × 114,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,730.49x = 33,582,603,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,582,603,240.65/211,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,610.14

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