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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,629.14, 292,047.41 and 116,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,629.14, 292,047.41 and 116,137.42 is: 160,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,629.14 : 292,047.41 = 116,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,629.14/292,047.41 = 116,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,629.14x = 292,047.41 × 116,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,629.14x = 33,917,632,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917,632,715.08/211,629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,269.20

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