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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,774.42, 292,249.02 and 116,287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,774.42, 292,249.02 and 116,287.21 is: 160,476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,774.42 : 292,249.02 = 116,287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,774.42/292,249.02 = 116,287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,774.42x = 292,249.02 × 116,287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,774.42x = 33,984,823,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984,823,161.03/211,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,476.53

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