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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,766.67, 292,238.33 and 116,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,766.67, 292,238.33 and 116,279.46 is: 160,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,766.67 : 292,238.33 = 116,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,766.67/292,238.33 = 116,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,766.67x = 292,238.33 × 116,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,766.67x = 33,981,314,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,314,622.30/211,766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,465.83

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