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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,759.52, 292,228.71 and 116,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,759.52, 292,228.71 and 116,272.40 is: 160,456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,759.52 : 292,228.71 = 116,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,759.52/292,228.71 = 116,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,759.52x = 292,228.71 × 116,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,759.52x = 33,978,133,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978,133,460.60/211,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,456.23

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