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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,767.42, 292,243.74 and 116,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,767.42, 292,243.74 and 116,274.48 is: 160,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,767.42 : 292,243.74 = 116,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,767.42/292,243.74 = 116,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,767.42x = 292,243.74 × 116,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,767.42x = 33,980,488,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,488,901.76/211,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,461.36

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