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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,643.31, 292,071.33 and 116,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,643.31, 292,071.33 and 116,158.89 is: 160,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,643.31 : 292,071.33 = 116,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,643.31/292,071.33 = 116,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,643.31x = 292,071.33 × 116,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,643.31x = 33,926,681,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926,681,493.62/211,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,301.22

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