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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,827.74, 292,321.94 and 116,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,827.74, 292,321.94 and 116,334.44 is: 160,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,827.74 : 292,321.94 = 116,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,827.74/292,321.94 = 116,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,827.74x = 292,321.94 × 116,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,827.74x = 34,007,109,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007,109,189.61/211,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,541.34

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