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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,634.38, 292,063.86 and 116,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,634.38, 292,063.86 and 116,144.52 is: 160,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,634.38 : 292,063.86 = 116,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,634.38/292,063.86 = 116,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,634.38x = 292,063.86 × 116,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,634.38x = 33,921,616,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921,616,829.05/211,634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,284.06

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