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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,895.37, 292,417.59 and 116,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,895.37, 292,417.59 and 116,404.26 is: 160,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,895.37 : 292,417.59 = 116,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,895.37/292,417.59 = 116,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,895.37x = 292,417.59 × 116,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,895.37x = 34,038,653,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038,653,174.93/211,895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,638.97

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