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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,892.64, 292,397.40 and 116,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,892.64, 292,397.40 and 116,403.36 is: 160,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,892.64 : 292,397.40 = 116,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,892.64/292,397.40 = 116,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,892.64x = 292,397.40 × 116,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,892.64x = 34,036,039,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036,039,815.26/211,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,628.70

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