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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,776.10, 292,255.73 and 116,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,776.10, 292,255.73 and 116,283.17 is: 160,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,776.10 : 292,255.73 = 116,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,776.10/292,255.73 = 116,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,776.10x = 292,255.73 × 116,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,776.10x = 33,984,423,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984,423,320.35/211,776.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,473.37

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