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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,597.47, 292,009.86 and 116,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,597.47, 292,009.86 and 116,104.14 is: 160,226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,597.47 : 292,009.86 = 116,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,597.47/292,009.86 = 116,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,597.47x = 292,009.86 × 116,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,597.47x = 33,903,553,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903,553,666.82/211,597.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,226.65

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