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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,609.92, 292,011.68 and 116,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,609.92, 292,011.68 and 116,114.56 is: 160,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,609.92 : 292,011.68 = 116,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,609.92/292,011.68 = 116,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,609.92x = 292,011.68 × 116,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,609.92x = 33,906,807,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906,807,738.06/211,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,232.60

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