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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,632.71, 292,056.73 and 116,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,632.71, 292,056.73 and 116,148.29 is: 160,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,632.71 : 292,056.73 = 116,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,632.71/292,056.73 = 116,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,632.71x = 292,056.73 × 116,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,632.71x = 33,921,888,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921,888,021.84/211,632.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,286.61

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