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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,916.74, 292,450.44 and 116,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,916.74, 292,450.44 and 116,432.32 is: 160,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,916.74 : 292,450.44 = 116,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,916.74/292,450.44 = 116,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,916.74x = 292,450.44 × 116,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,916.74x = 34,050,683,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050,683,214.22/211,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,679.53

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