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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,794.16, 292,280.70 and 116,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,794.16, 292,280.70 and 116,301.28 is: 160,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,794.16 : 292,280.70 = 116,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,794.16/292,280.70 = 116,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,794.16x = 292,280.70 × 116,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,794.16x = 33,992,619,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992,619,529.30/211,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,498.38

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