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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,805.75, 292,292.73 and 115,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,805.75, 292,292.73 and 115,009.73 is: 158,713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,805.75 : 292,292.73 = 115,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,805.75/292,292.73 = 115,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,805.75x = 292,292.73 × 115,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,805.75x = 33,616,507,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616,507,958.26/211,805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,713.86

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