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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,949.34, 292,490.02 and 116,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,949.34, 292,490.02 and 116,462.18 is: 160,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,949.34 : 292,490.02 = 116,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,949.34/292,490.02 = 116,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,949.34x = 292,490.02 × 116,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,949.34x = 34,064,025,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064,025,357.44/211,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,717.77

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