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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,644.81, 292,073.40 and 116,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,644.81, 292,073.40 and 116,160.39 is: 160,303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,644.81 : 292,073.40 = 116,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,644.81/292,073.40 = 116,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,644.81x = 292,073.40 × 116,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,644.81x = 33,927,360,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927,360,052.63/211,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,303.29

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