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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,662.27, 292,093.68 and 116,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,662.27, 292,093.68 and 116,169.21 is: 160,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,662.27 : 292,093.68 = 116,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,662.27/292,093.68 = 116,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,662.27x = 292,093.68 × 116,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,662.27x = 33,932,292,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932,292,051.59/211,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,313.37

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