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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,642.83, 292,057.92 and 116,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,642.83, 292,057.92 and 116,151.12 is: 160,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,642.83 : 292,057.92 = 116,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,642.83/292,057.92 = 116,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,642.83x = 292,057.92 × 116,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,642.83x = 33,922,854,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922,854,512.87/211,642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,283.50

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