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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,947.52, 292,487.34 and 116,453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,947.52, 292,487.34 and 116,453.98 is: 160,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,947.52 : 292,487.34 = 116,453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,947.52/292,487.34 = 116,453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,947.52x = 292,487.34 × 116,453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,947.52x = 34,061,314,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061,314,842.61/211,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,706.36

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