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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,734.17, 292,193.64 and 116,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,734.17, 292,193.64 and 116,247.02 is: 160,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,734.17 : 292,193.64 = 116,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,734.17/292,193.64 = 116,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,734.17x = 292,193.64 × 116,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,734.17x = 33,966,638,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966,638,451.98/211,734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,421.15

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