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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,823.27, 292,315.77 and 116,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,823.27, 292,315.77 and 116,329.96 is: 160,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,823.27 : 292,315.77 = 116,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,823.27/292,315.77 = 116,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,823.27x = 292,315.77 × 116,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,823.27x = 34,005,081,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005,081,831.47/211,823.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,535.16

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