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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,749.36, 292,219.25 and 114,957.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,749.36, 292,219.25 and 114,957.19 is: 158,643.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,749.36 : 292,219.25 = 114,957.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,749.36/292,219.25 = 114,957.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,749.36x = 292,219.25 × 114,957.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,749.36x = 33,592,703,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592,703,634.40/211,749.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,643.71

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