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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,928.89, 292,460.71 and 115,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,928.89, 292,460.71 and 115,131.98 is: 158,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,928.89 : 292,460.71 = 115,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,928.89/292,460.71 = 115,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,928.89x = 292,460.71 × 115,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,928.89x = 33,671,580,614.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,671,580,614.51/211,928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,881.50

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