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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,745.61, 292,205.28 and 116,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,745.61, 292,205.28 and 116,251.62 is: 160,425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,745.61 : 292,205.28 = 116,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,745.61/292,205.28 = 116,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,745.61x = 292,205.28 × 116,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,745.61x = 33,969,337,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,337,172.55/211,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,425.23

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