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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,639.91, 292,063.14 and 116,146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,639.91, 292,063.14 and 116,146.67 is: 160,282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,639.91 : 292,063.14 = 116,146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,639.91/292,063.14 = 116,146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,639.91x = 292,063.14 × 116,146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,639.91x = 33,922,159,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922,159,680.43/211,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,282.44

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