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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,805.16, 292,295.88 and 116,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,805.16, 292,295.88 and 116,312.28 is: 160,513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,805.16 : 292,295.88 = 116,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,805.16/292,295.88 = 116,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,805.16x = 292,295.88 × 116,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,805.16x = 33,997,600,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,997,600,237.41/211,805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,513.56

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