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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,755.27, 292,222.86 and 116,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,755.27, 292,222.86 and 116,268.15 is: 160,450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,755.27 : 292,222.86 = 116,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,755.27/292,222.86 = 116,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,755.27x = 292,222.86 × 116,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,755.27x = 33,976,211,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,976,211,319.91/211,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,450.37

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