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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,879.90, 292,394.46 and 116,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,879.90, 292,394.46 and 116,392.75 is: 160,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,879.90 : 292,394.46 = 116,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,879.90/292,394.46 = 116,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,879.90x = 292,394.46 × 116,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,879.90x = 34,032,594,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032,594,334.94/211,879.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,622.10

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