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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,824.46, 292,317.39 and 116,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,824.46, 292,317.39 and 116,331.15 is: 160,536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,824.46 : 292,317.39 = 116,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,824.46/292,317.39 = 116,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,824.46x = 292,317.39 × 116,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,824.46x = 34,005,619,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005,619,239.89/211,824.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,536.79

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