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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,763.16, 292,237.88 and 116,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,763.16, 292,237.88 and 116,270.24 is: 160,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,763.16 : 292,237.88 = 116,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,763.16/292,237.88 = 116,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,763.16x = 292,237.88 × 116,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,763.16x = 33,978,566,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978,566,402.15/211,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,455.51

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