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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,642.52, 292,072.36 and 116,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,642.52, 292,072.36 and 116,152.60 is: 160,293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,642.52 : 292,072.36 = 116,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,642.52/292,072.36 = 116,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,642.52x = 292,072.36 × 116,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,642.52x = 33,924,964,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924,964,002.14/211,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,293.71

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