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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,875.33, 292,389.69 and 116,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,875.33, 292,389.69 and 116,384.16 is: 160,611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,875.33 : 292,389.69 = 116,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,875.33/292,389.69 = 116,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,875.33x = 292,389.69 × 116,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,875.33x = 34,029,528,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029,528,463.31/211,875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,611.09

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