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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,825.56, 292,324.37 and 116,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,825.56, 292,324.37 and 116,334.32 is: 160,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,825.56 : 292,324.37 = 116,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,825.56/292,324.37 = 116,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,825.56x = 292,324.37 × 116,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,825.56x = 34,007,356,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007,356,952.52/211,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,544.16

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