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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,792.24, 292,275.77 and 114,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,792.24, 292,275.77 and 114,997.24 is: 158,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,792.24 : 292,275.77 = 114,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,792.24/292,275.77 = 114,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,792.24x = 292,275.77 × 114,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,792.24x = 33,610,906,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,610,906,868.87/211,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,697.54

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