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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,834.53, 292,345.95 and 116,342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,834.53, 292,345.95 and 116,342.21 is: 160,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,834.53 : 292,345.95 = 116,342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,834.53/292,345.95 = 116,342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,834.53x = 292,345.95 × 116,342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,834.53x = 34,012,172,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,172,445.82/211,834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,560.10

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