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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,627.81, 292,049.94 and 116,143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,627.81, 292,049.94 and 116,143.39 is: 160,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,627.81 : 292,049.94 = 116,143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,627.81/292,049.94 = 116,143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,627.81x = 292,049.94 × 116,143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,627.81x = 33,919,670,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919,670,080.90/211,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,279.83

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