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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,861.50, 292,369.14 and 116,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,861.50, 292,369.14 and 116,370.06 is: 160,590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,861.50 : 292,369.14 = 116,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,861.50/292,369.14 = 116,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,861.50x = 292,369.14 × 116,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,861.50x = 34,023,014,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,014,363.95/211,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,590.83

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