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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,825.74, 292,319.18 and 116,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,825.74, 292,319.18 and 116,332.44 is: 160,538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,825.74 : 292,319.18 = 116,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,825.74/292,319.18 = 116,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,825.74x = 292,319.18 × 116,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,825.74x = 34,006,203,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006,203,468.20/211,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,538.58

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