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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,917.38, 292,449.17 and 115,123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,917.38, 292,449.17 and 115,123.14 is: 158,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,917.38 : 292,449.17 = 115,123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,917.38/292,449.17 = 115,123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,917.38x = 292,449.17 × 115,123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,917.38x = 33,667,666,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,666,381.03/211,917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,871.66

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