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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,849.76, 292,341 and 116,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,849.76, 292,341 and 116,341.04 is: 160,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,849.76 : 292,341 = 116,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,849.76/292,341 = 116,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,849.76x = 292,341 × 116,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,849.76x = 34,011,255,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,255,974.64/211,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,544.23

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