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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,626.31, 292,047.87 and 116,141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,626.31, 292,047.87 and 116,141.89 is: 160,277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,626.31 : 292,047.87 = 116,141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,626.31/292,047.87 = 116,141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,626.31x = 292,047.87 × 116,141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,626.31x = 33,918,989,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918,989,551.33/211,626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,277.76

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