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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,642.66, 292,072.26 and 116,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,642.66, 292,072.26 and 116,148.52 is: 160,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,642.66 : 292,072.26 = 116,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,642.66/292,072.26 = 116,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,642.66x = 292,072.26 × 116,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,642.66x = 33,923,760,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,923,760,732.06/211,642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,287.92

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