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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,834.02, 292,345.26 and 116,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,834.02, 292,345.26 and 116,341.71 is: 160,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,834.02 : 292,345.26 = 116,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,834.02/292,345.26 = 116,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,834.02x = 292,345.26 × 116,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,834.02x = 34,011,947,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,947,458.79/211,834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,559.42

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