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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,791.24, 292,274.39 and 114,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,791.24, 292,274.39 and 114,996.24 is: 158,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,791.24 : 292,274.39 = 114,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,791.24/292,274.39 = 114,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,791.24x = 292,274.39 × 114,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,791.24x = 33,610,456,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,610,456,185.78/211,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,696.16

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