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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,679.83, 292,121.94 and 116,195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,679.83, 292,121.94 and 116,195.41 is: 160,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,679.83 : 292,121.94 = 116,195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,679.83/292,121.94 = 116,195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,679.83x = 292,121.94 × 116,195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,679.83x = 33,943,228,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943,228,588.30/211,679.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,351.74

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