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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,631.40, 292,059.72 and 116,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,631.40, 292,059.72 and 116,141.52 is: 160,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,631.40 : 292,059.72 = 116,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,631.40/292,059.72 = 116,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,631.40x = 292,059.72 × 116,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,631.40x = 33,920,259,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920,259,811.57/211,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,279.90

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