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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,848.76, 292,339.62 and 116,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,848.76, 292,339.62 and 116,340.04 is: 160,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,848.76 : 292,339.62 = 116,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,848.76/292,339.62 = 116,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,848.76x = 292,339.62 × 116,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,848.76x = 34,010,803,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,010,803,084.38/211,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,542.85

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