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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,783.59, 292,263.41 and 116,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,783.59, 292,263.41 and 116,292.35 is: 160,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,783.59 : 292,263.41 = 116,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,783.59/292,263.41 = 116,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,783.59x = 292,263.41 × 116,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,783.59x = 33,987,996,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,987,996,725.13/211,783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,484.56

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