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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,837.36, 292,337.56 and 116,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,837.36, 292,337.56 and 116,346 is: 160,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,837.36 : 292,337.56 = 116,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,837.36/292,337.56 = 116,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,837.36x = 292,337.56 × 116,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,837.36x = 34,012,305,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,305,755.76/211,837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,558.58

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