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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,758.35, 292,227.02 and 116,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,758.35, 292,227.02 and 116,271.20 is: 160,454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,758.35 : 292,227.02 = 116,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,758.35/292,227.02 = 116,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,758.35x = 292,227.02 × 116,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,758.35x = 33,977,585,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977,585,883.30/211,758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,454.53

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