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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,727.40, 292,174.94 and 116,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,727.40, 292,174.94 and 116,236.31 is: 160,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,727.40 : 292,174.94 = 116,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,727.40/292,174.94 = 116,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,727.40x = 292,174.94 × 116,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,727.40x = 33,961,334,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,334,858.02/211,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,401.23

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