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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,766.54, 292,242.53 and 116,273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,766.54, 292,242.53 and 116,273.61 is: 160,460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,766.54 : 292,242.53 = 116,273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,766.54/292,242.53 = 116,273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,766.54x = 292,242.53 × 116,273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,766.54x = 33,980,094,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,094,249.32/211,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,460.17

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