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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,608.92, 292,010.28 and 116,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,608.92, 292,010.28 and 116,113.52 is: 160,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,608.92 : 292,010.28 = 116,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,608.92/292,010.28 = 116,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,608.92x = 292,010.28 × 116,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,608.92x = 33,906,341,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906,341,486.99/211,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,231.15

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