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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,643.96, 292,059.04 and 116,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,643.96, 292,059.04 and 116,148.76 is: 160,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,643.96 : 292,059.04 = 116,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,643.96/292,059.04 = 116,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,643.96x = 292,059.04 × 116,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,643.96x = 33,922,295,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922,295,342.79/211,643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,280.01

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