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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,877.84, 292,392.78 and 116,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,877.84, 292,392.78 and 116,383.70 is: 160,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,877.84 : 292,392.78 = 116,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,877.84/292,392.78 = 116,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,877.84x = 292,392.78 × 116,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,877.84x = 34,029,753,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029,753,589.69/211,877.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,610.25

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