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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,747.98, 292,194.78 and 116,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,747.98, 292,194.78 and 116,251.38 is: 160,417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,747.98 : 292,194.78 = 116,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,747.98/292,194.78 = 116,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,747.98x = 292,194.78 × 116,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,747.98x = 33,968,046,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968,046,403.80/211,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,417.33

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