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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,768.42, 292,238.40 and 116,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,768.42, 292,238.40 and 116,274.28 is: 160,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,768.42 : 292,238.40 = 116,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,768.42/292,238.40 = 116,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,768.42x = 292,238.40 × 116,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,768.42x = 33,979,809,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979,809,548.35/211,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,457.40

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