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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,871.41, 292,374.69 and 116,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,871.41, 292,374.69 and 116,372.41 is: 160,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,871.41 : 292,374.69 = 116,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,871.41/292,374.69 = 116,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,871.41x = 292,374.69 × 116,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,871.41x = 34,024,347,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,347,298.30/211,871.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,589.61

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