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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,875.83, 292,390.38 and 116,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,875.83, 292,390.38 and 116,384.66 is: 160,611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,875.83 : 292,390.38 = 116,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,875.83/292,390.38 = 116,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,875.83x = 292,390.38 × 116,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,875.83x = 34,029,753,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029,753,501.62/211,875.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,611.78

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