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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,773.42, 292,247.64 and 116,286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,773.42, 292,247.64 and 116,286.21 is: 160,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,773.42 : 292,247.64 = 116,286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,773.42/292,247.64 = 116,286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,773.42x = 292,247.64 × 116,286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,773.42x = 33,984,370,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984,370,437.04/211,773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,475.15

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