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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,753.65, 292,220.61 and 116,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,753.65, 292,220.61 and 116,266.53 is: 160,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,753.65 : 292,220.61 = 116,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,753.65/292,220.61 = 116,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,753.65x = 292,220.61 × 116,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,753.65x = 33,975,476,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975,476,319.18/211,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,448.13

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