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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,627.46, 292,050.69 and 116,140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,627.46, 292,050.69 and 116,140.21 is: 160,276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,627.46 : 292,050.69 = 116,140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,627.46/292,050.69 = 116,140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,627.46x = 292,050.69 × 116,140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,627.46x = 33,918,828,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918,828,467.24/211,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,276.12

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