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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,623.02, 292,043.34 and 116,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,623.02, 292,043.34 and 116,138.60 is: 160,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,623.02 : 292,043.34 = 116,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,623.02/292,043.34 = 116,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,623.02x = 292,043.34 × 116,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,623.02x = 33,917,504,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917,504,646.92/211,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,273.23

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