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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,876.50, 292,389.57 and 116,384.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,876.50, 292,389.57 and 116,384.79 is: 160,611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,876.50 : 292,389.57 = 116,384.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,876.50/292,389.57 = 116,384.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,876.50x = 292,389.57 × 116,384.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,876.50x = 34,029,698,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029,698,702.64/211,876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,611.01

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