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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,622.02, 292,041.96 and 116,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,622.02, 292,041.96 and 116,137.60 is: 160,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,622.02 : 292,041.96 = 116,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,622.02/292,041.96 = 116,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,622.02x = 292,041.96 × 116,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,622.02x = 33,917,051,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917,051,168.08/211,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,271.84

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