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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,916.96, 292,450.68 and 116,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,916.96, 292,450.68 and 116,429.84 is: 160,676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,916.96 : 292,450.68 = 116,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,916.96/292,450.68 = 116,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,916.96x = 292,450.68 × 116,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,916.96x = 34,049,985,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049,985,880.29/211,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,676.08

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