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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,649.52, 292,076.10 and 116,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,649.52, 292,076.10 and 116,156.46 is: 160,295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,649.52 : 292,076.10 = 116,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,649.52/292,076.10 = 116,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,649.52x = 292,076.10 × 116,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,649.52x = 33,926,525,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926,525,826.61/211,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,295.78

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