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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,864.83, 292,375.20 and 116,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,864.83, 292,375.20 and 116,373.66 is: 160,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,864.83 : 292,375.20 = 116,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,864.83/292,375.20 = 116,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,864.83x = 292,375.20 × 116,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,864.83x = 34,024,772,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,772,117.23/211,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,596.60

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