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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,764.16, 292,239.26 and 116,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,764.16, 292,239.26 and 116,271.24 is: 160,456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,764.16 : 292,239.26 = 116,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,764.16/292,239.26 = 116,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,764.16x = 292,239.26 × 116,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,764.16x = 33,979,021,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979,021,136.88/211,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,456.90

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