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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,770.16, 292,243.34 and 116,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,770.16, 292,243.34 and 116,282.90 is: 160,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,770.16 : 292,243.34 = 116,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,770.16/292,243.34 = 116,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,770.16x = 292,243.34 × 116,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,770.16x = 33,982,903,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,903,080.89/211,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,470.69

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