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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,919.36, 292,450.91 and 116,428.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,919.36, 292,450.91 and 116,428.05 is: 160,671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,919.36 : 292,450.91 = 116,428.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,919.36/292,450.91 = 116,428.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,919.36x = 292,450.91 × 116,428.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,919.36x = 34,049,488,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049,488,589.89/211,919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,671.91

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