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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,741.72, 292,204.08 and 116,254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,741.72, 292,204.08 and 116,254.57 is: 160,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,741.72 : 292,204.08 = 116,254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,741.72/292,204.08 = 116,254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,741.72x = 292,204.08 × 116,254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,741.72x = 33,970,059,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970,059,672.65/211,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,431.58

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