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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,618.32, 292,039.32 and 116,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,618.32, 292,039.32 and 116,131.33 is: 160,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,618.32 : 292,039.32 = 116,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,618.32/292,039.32 = 116,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,618.32x = 292,039.32 × 116,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,618.32x = 33,914,914,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914,914,643.90/211,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,264.55

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