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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,655.52, 292,084.38 and 116,162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,655.52, 292,084.38 and 116,162.46 is: 160,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,655.52 : 292,084.38 = 116,162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,655.52/292,084.38 = 116,162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,655.52x = 292,084.38 × 116,162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,655.52x = 33,929,240,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929,240,108.37/211,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,304.06

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