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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,632.38, 292,061.10 and 116,142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,632.38, 292,061.10 and 116,142.52 is: 160,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,632.38 : 292,061.10 = 116,142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,632.38/292,061.10 = 116,142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,632.38x = 292,061.10 × 116,142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,632.38x = 33,920,712,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920,712,147.97/211,632.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,281.30

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