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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,878.72, 292,399.20 and 116,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,878.72, 292,399.20 and 116,383.68 is: 160,613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,878.72 : 292,399.20 = 116,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,878.72/292,399.20 = 116,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,878.72x = 292,399.20 × 116,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,878.72x = 34,030,494,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030,494,925.06/211,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,613.09

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