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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,771.41, 292,249.26 and 116,278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,771.41, 292,249.26 and 116,278.49 is: 160,466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,771.41 : 292,249.26 = 116,278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,771.41/292,249.26 = 116,278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,771.41x = 292,249.26 × 116,278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,771.41x = 33,982,301,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,301,195.17/211,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,466.90

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