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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,937.96, 292,488.36 and 116,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,937.96, 292,488.36 and 116,445.44 is: 160,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,937.96 : 292,488.36 = 116,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,937.96/292,488.36 = 116,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,937.96x = 292,488.36 × 116,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,937.96x = 34,058,935,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,935,775.08/211,937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,702.39

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