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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,646.48, 292,076.92 and 116,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,646.48, 292,076.92 and 116,159.28 is: 160,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,646.48 : 292,076.92 = 116,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,646.48/292,076.92 = 116,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,646.48x = 292,076.92 × 116,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,646.48x = 33,927,444,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927,444,731.82/211,646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,302.43

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