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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,717.26, 292,171.05 and 116,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,717.26, 292,171.05 and 116,224.74 is: 160,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,717.26 : 292,171.05 = 116,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,717.26/292,171.05 = 116,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,717.26x = 292,171.05 × 116,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,717.26x = 33,957,504,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,957,504,321.78/211,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,390.82

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