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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,752.90, 292,219.57 and 116,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,752.90, 292,219.57 and 116,265.78 is: 160,447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,752.90 : 292,219.57 = 116,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,752.90/292,219.57 = 116,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,752.90x = 292,219.57 × 116,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,752.90x = 33,975,136,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975,136,237.31/211,752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,447.09

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