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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,848.04, 292,352.70 and 116,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,848.04, 292,352.70 and 116,356.96 is: 160,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,848.04 : 292,352.70 = 116,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,848.04/292,352.70 = 116,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,848.04x = 292,352.70 × 116,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,848.04x = 34,017,271,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017,271,419.79/211,848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,573.93

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