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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,641.36, 292,055.85 and 116,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,641.36, 292,055.85 and 116,149.62 is: 160,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,641.36 : 292,055.85 = 116,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,641.36/292,055.85 = 116,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,641.36x = 292,055.85 × 116,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,641.36x = 33,922,175,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922,175,996.28/211,641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,281.41

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