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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,617.88, 292,031.85 and 116,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,617.88, 292,031.85 and 116,126.17 is: 160,253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,617.88 : 292,031.85 = 116,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,617.88/292,031.85 = 116,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,617.88x = 292,031.85 × 116,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,617.88x = 33,912,540,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912,540,258.51/211,617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,253.66

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