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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,882.60, 292,398.78 and 116,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,882.60, 292,398.78 and 116,391.16 is: 160,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,882.60 : 292,398.78 = 116,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,882.60/292,398.78 = 116,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,882.60x = 292,398.78 × 116,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,882.60x = 34,032,633,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032,633,186.78/211,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,620.24

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