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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,824.75, 292,317.81 and 116,331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,824.75, 292,317.81 and 116,331.45 is: 160,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,824.75 : 292,317.81 = 116,331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,824.75/292,317.81 = 116,331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,824.75x = 292,317.81 × 116,331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,824.75x = 34,005,754,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005,754,698.12/211,824.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,537.21

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