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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,629.60, 292,059.48 and 116,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,629.60, 292,059.48 and 116,135.52 is: 160,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,629.60 : 292,059.48 = 116,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,629.60/292,059.48 = 116,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,629.60x = 292,059.48 × 116,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,629.60x = 33,918,479,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918,479,580.73/211,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,272.85

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