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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,865.44, 292,375.56 and 116,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,865.44, 292,375.56 and 116,369.68 is: 160,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,865.44 : 292,375.56 = 116,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,865.44/292,375.56 = 116,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,865.44x = 292,375.56 × 116,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,865.44x = 34,023,650,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,650,357.02/211,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,590.85

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