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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,599.30, 292,007.40 and 116,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,599.30, 292,007.40 and 116,106.72 is: 160,227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,599.30 : 292,007.40 = 116,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,599.30/292,007.40 = 116,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,599.30x = 292,007.40 × 116,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,599.30x = 33,904,021,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904,021,429.73/211,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,227.47

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