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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,621.88, 292,037.40 and 116,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,621.88, 292,037.40 and 116,130.20 is: 160,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,621.88 : 292,037.40 = 116,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,621.88/292,037.40 = 116,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,621.88x = 292,037.40 × 116,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,621.88x = 33,914,361,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914,361,669.48/211,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,259.24

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