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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,768.17, 292,240.40 and 116,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,768.17, 292,240.40 and 116,280.96 is: 160,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,768.17 : 292,240.40 = 116,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,768.17/292,240.40 = 116,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,768.17x = 292,240.40 × 116,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,768.17x = 33,981,993,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,993,681.38/211,768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,467.90

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