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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,601.52, 292,016.28 and 116,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,601.52, 292,016.28 and 116,114.28 is: 160,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,601.52 : 292,016.28 = 116,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,601.52/292,016.28 = 116,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,601.52x = 292,016.28 × 116,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,601.52x = 33,907,260,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907,260,100.48/211,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,241.10

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