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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,755.67, 292,223.30 and 114,960.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,755.67, 292,223.30 and 114,960.26 is: 158,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,755.67 : 292,223.30 = 114,960.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,755.67/292,223.30 = 114,960.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,755.67x = 292,223.30 × 114,960.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,755.67x = 33,594,066,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594,066,701.81/211,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,645.42

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