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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,735.98, 292,178.22 and 116,239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,735.98, 292,178.22 and 116,239.38 is: 160,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,735.98 : 292,178.22 = 116,239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,735.98/292,178.22 = 116,239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,735.98x = 292,178.22 × 116,239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,735.98x = 33,962,615,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962,615,142.30/211,735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,400.77

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