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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,772.42, 292,250.64 and 116,279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,772.42, 292,250.64 and 116,279.48 is: 160,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,772.42 : 292,250.64 = 116,279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,772.42/292,250.64 = 116,279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,772.42x = 292,250.64 × 116,279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,772.42x = 33,982,752,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,752,448.87/211,772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,468.26

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