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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,859.19, 292,367.61 and 116,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,859.19, 292,367.61 and 116,368.02 is: 160,588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,859.19 : 292,367.61 = 116,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,859.19/292,367.61 = 116,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,859.19x = 292,367.61 × 116,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,859.19x = 34,022,239,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022,239,887.83/211,859.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,588.93

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