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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,777.42, 292,253.16 and 116,290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,777.42, 292,253.16 and 116,290.21 is: 160,480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,777.42 : 292,253.16 = 116,290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,777.42/292,253.16 = 116,290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,777.42x = 292,253.16 × 116,290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,777.42x = 33,986,181,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986,181,349.56/211,777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,480.67

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