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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,837.96, 292,350.70 and 116,345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,837.96, 292,350.70 and 116,345.64 is: 160,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,837.96 : 292,350.70 = 116,345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,837.96/292,350.70 = 116,345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,837.96x = 292,350.70 × 116,345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,837.96x = 34,013,729,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,013,729,295.95/211,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,564.85

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