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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,695.76, 292,141.38 and 116,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,695.76, 292,141.38 and 116,203.24 is: 160,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,695.76 : 292,141.38 = 116,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,695.76/292,141.38 = 116,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,695.76x = 292,141.38 × 116,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,695.76x = 33,947,774,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,774,894.07/211,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,361.15

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