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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,830.03, 292,327.75 and 116,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,830.03, 292,327.75 and 116,336.72 is: 160,545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,830.03 : 292,327.75 = 116,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,830.03/292,327.75 = 116,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,830.03x = 292,327.75 × 116,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,830.03x = 34,008,452,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008,452,602.06/211,830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,545.95

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