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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,836.36, 292,336.18 and 116,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,836.36, 292,336.18 and 116,345 is: 160,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,836.36 : 292,336.18 = 116,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,836.36/292,336.18 = 116,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,836.36x = 292,336.18 × 116,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,836.36x = 34,011,852,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,852,862.10/211,836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,557.20

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