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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,636.46, 292,063.11 and 116,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,636.46, 292,063.11 and 116,149.25 is: 160,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,636.46 : 292,063.11 = 116,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,636.46/292,063.11 = 116,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,636.46x = 292,063.11 × 116,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,636.46x = 33,922,911,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922,911,179.17/211,636.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,288.60

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