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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,731.21, 292,187.79 and 114,937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,731.21, 292,187.79 and 114,937.02 is: 158,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,731.21 : 292,187.79 = 114,937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,731.21/292,187.79 = 114,937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,731.21x = 292,187.79 × 114,937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,731.21x = 33,583,193,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583,193,862.99/211,731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,612.39

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