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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,759.35, 292,228.41 and 116,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,759.35, 292,228.41 and 116,272.20 is: 160,455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,759.35 : 292,228.41 = 116,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,759.35/292,228.41 = 116,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,759.35x = 292,228.41 × 116,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,759.35x = 33,978,038,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978,038,090.70/211,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,455.90

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