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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,942.44, 292,476.96 and 116,449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,942.44, 292,476.96 and 116,449.02 is: 160,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,942.44 : 292,476.96 = 116,449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,942.44/292,476.96 = 116,449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,942.44x = 292,476.96 × 116,449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,942.44x = 34,058,655,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,655,364.58/211,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,697.67

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