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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,768.42, 292,245.12 and 116,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,768.42, 292,245.12 and 116,275.48 is: 160,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,768.42 : 292,245.12 = 116,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,768.42/292,245.12 = 116,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,768.42x = 292,245.12 × 116,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,768.42x = 33,980,941,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,941,605.66/211,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,462.74

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