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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,629.31, 292,052.01 and 116,144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,629.31, 292,052.01 and 116,144.89 is: 160,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,629.31 : 292,052.01 = 116,144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,629.31/292,052.01 = 116,144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,629.31x = 292,052.01 × 116,144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,629.31x = 33,920,348,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920,348,575.73/211,629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,281.90

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