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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,847.42, 292,348.43 and 115,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,847.42, 292,348.43 and 115,050.59 is: 158,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,847.42 : 292,348.43 = 115,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,847.42/292,348.43 = 115,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,847.42x = 292,348.43 × 115,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,847.42x = 33,634,859,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,634,859,944.13/211,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,769.27

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