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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,944.51, 292,483.40 and 116,448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,944.51, 292,483.40 and 116,448.03 is: 160,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,944.51 : 292,483.40 = 116,448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,944.51/292,483.40 = 116,448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,944.51x = 292,483.40 × 116,448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,944.51x = 34,059,115,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059,115,155.46/211,944.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,698.27

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