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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,850.76, 292,342.38 and 116,342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,850.76, 292,342.38 and 116,342.04 is: 160,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,850.76 : 292,342.38 = 116,342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,850.76/292,342.38 = 116,342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,850.76x = 292,342.38 × 116,342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,850.76x = 34,011,708,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,708,867.66/211,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,545.61

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