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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,997.91, 329,996.87 and 114,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,997.91, 329,996.87 and 114,792.27 is: 172,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,997.91 : 329,996.87 = 114,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,997.91/329,996.87 = 114,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,997.91x = 329,996.87 × 114,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,997.91x = 37,881,089,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881,089,226.23/219,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,188.41

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