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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,822.64, 292,317.32 and 116,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,822.64, 292,317.32 and 116,331.36 is: 160,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,822.64 : 292,317.32 = 116,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,822.64/292,317.32 = 116,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,822.64x = 292,317.32 × 116,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,822.64x = 34,005,671,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005,671,387.16/211,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,538.42

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