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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,737.14, 292,204.77 and 116,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,737.14, 292,204.77 and 116,251.10 is: 160,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,737.14 : 292,204.77 = 116,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,737.14/292,204.77 = 116,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,737.14x = 292,204.77 × 116,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,737.14x = 33,969,125,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,125,937.75/211,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,430.64

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