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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,732.20, 292,173.08 and 116,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,732.20, 292,173.08 and 116,235.63 is: 160,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,732.20 : 292,173.08 = 116,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,732.20/292,173.08 = 116,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,732.20x = 292,173.08 × 116,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,732.20x = 33,960,921,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,960,921,441.66/211,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,395.64

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