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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,637.66, 292,060.04 and 116,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,637.66, 292,060.04 and 116,144.42 is: 160,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,637.66 : 292,060.04 = 116,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,637.66/292,060.04 = 116,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,637.66x = 292,060.04 × 116,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,637.66x = 33,921,141,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921,141,909.95/211,637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,279.33

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