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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,760.02, 292,229.40 and 116,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,760.02, 292,229.40 and 116,272.90 is: 160,456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,760.02 : 292,229.40 = 116,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,760.02/292,229.40 = 116,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,760.02x = 292,229.40 × 116,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,760.02x = 33,978,359,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978,359,803.26/211,760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,456.92

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