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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,819.56, 292,316.08 and 116,328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,819.56, 292,316.08 and 116,328.31 is: 160,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,819.56 : 292,316.08 = 116,328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,819.56/292,316.08 = 116,328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,819.56x = 292,316.08 × 116,328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,819.56x = 34,004,635,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004,635,572.22/211,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,535.86

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