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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,934.52, 292,469.40 and 116,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,934.52, 292,469.40 and 116,440.98 is: 160,688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,934.52 : 292,469.40 = 116,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,934.52/292,469.40 = 116,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,934.52x = 292,469.40 × 116,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,934.52x = 34,055,423,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055,423,556.01/211,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,688.42

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