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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,838.40, 292,338.72 and 116,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,838.40, 292,338.72 and 116,346.24 is: 160,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,838.40 : 292,338.72 = 116,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,838.40/292,338.72 = 116,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,838.40x = 292,338.72 × 116,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,838.40x = 34,012,510,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,510,878.41/211,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,558.76

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