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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,643.83, 292,059.30 and 116,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,643.83, 292,059.30 and 116,152.12 is: 160,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,643.83 : 292,059.30 = 116,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,643.83/292,059.30 = 116,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,643.83x = 292,059.30 × 116,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,643.83x = 33,923,306,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,923,306,860.72/211,643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,284.88

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