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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,737.61, 292,198.19 and 114,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,737.61, 292,198.19 and 114,941.44 is: 158,619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,737.61 : 292,198.19 = 114,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,737.61/292,198.19 = 114,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,737.61x = 292,198.19 × 114,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,737.61x = 33,585,679,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,679,418.79/211,737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,619.34

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