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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,742.72, 292,205.46 and 116,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,742.72, 292,205.46 and 116,255.58 is: 160,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,742.72 : 292,205.46 = 116,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,742.72/292,205.46 = 116,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,742.72x = 292,205.46 × 116,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,742.72x = 33,970,515,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970,515,231.47/211,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,432.98

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