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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,630.38, 292,058.34 and 116,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,630.38, 292,058.34 and 116,140.52 is: 160,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,630.38 : 292,058.34 = 116,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,630.38/292,058.34 = 116,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,630.38x = 292,058.34 × 116,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,630.38x = 33,919,807,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919,807,477.94/211,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,278.54

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