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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,649.55, 292,067.24 and 116,157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,649.55, 292,067.24 and 116,157.87 is: 160,292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,649.55 : 292,067.24 = 116,157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,649.55/292,067.24 = 116,157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,649.55x = 292,067.24 × 116,157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,649.55x = 33,925,907,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925,907,914.39/211,649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,292.84

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