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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,707.10, 292,159.11 and 116,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,707.10, 292,159.11 and 116,222.50 is: 160,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,707.10 : 292,159.11 = 116,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,707.10/292,159.11 = 116,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,707.10x = 292,159.11 × 116,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,707.10x = 33,955,462,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,955,462,161.98/211,707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,388.87

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