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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,876.84, 292,391.40 and 116,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,876.84, 292,391.40 and 116,382.70 is: 160,608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,876.84 : 292,391.40 = 116,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,876.84/292,391.40 = 116,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,876.84x = 292,391.40 × 116,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,876.84x = 34,029,300,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029,300,588.78/211,876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,608.87

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