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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,863.83, 292,374.20 and 115,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,863.83, 292,374.20 and 115,069.58 is: 158,797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,863.83 : 292,374.20 = 115,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,863.83/292,374.20 = 115,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,863.83x = 292,374.20 × 115,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,863.83x = 33,643,376,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643,376,396.84/211,863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,797.17

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