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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,836.96, 292,349.32 and 116,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,836.96, 292,349.32 and 116,344.64 is: 160,563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,836.96 : 292,349.32 = 116,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,836.96/292,349.32 = 116,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,836.96x = 292,349.32 × 116,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,836.96x = 34,013,276,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,013,276,829.66/211,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,563.47

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