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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,630.26, 292,058.20 and 116,140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,630.26, 292,058.20 and 116,140.38 is: 160,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,630.26 : 292,058.20 = 116,140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,630.26/292,058.20 = 116,140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,630.26x = 292,058.20 × 116,140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,630.26x = 33,919,750,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919,750,330.12/211,630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,278.36

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