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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,841.87, 292,341.60 and 116,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,841.87, 292,341.60 and 116,354.75 is: 160,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,841.87 : 292,341.60 = 116,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,841.87/292,341.60 = 116,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,841.87x = 292,341.60 × 116,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,841.87x = 34,015,332,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,015,332,320.89/211,841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,569.45

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