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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,735.98, 292,196.15 and 116,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,735.98, 292,196.15 and 116,248.82 is: 160,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,735.98 : 292,196.15 = 116,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,735.98/292,196.15 = 116,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,735.98x = 292,196.15 × 116,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,735.98x = 33,967,457,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,967,457,064.80/211,735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,423.64

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