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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,646.52, 292,071.96 and 116,153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,646.52, 292,071.96 and 116,153.46 is: 160,291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,646.52 : 292,071.96 = 116,153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,646.52/292,071.96 = 116,153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,646.52x = 292,071.96 × 116,153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,646.52x = 33,925,168,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925,168,722.98/211,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,291.64

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