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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,742.52, 292,201.04 and 116,248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,742.52, 292,201.04 and 116,248.53 is: 160,420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,742.52 : 292,201.04 = 116,248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,742.52/292,201.04 = 116,248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,742.52x = 292,201.04 × 116,248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,742.52x = 33,967,942,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,967,942,096.95/211,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,420.98

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