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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,951.32, 292,492.76 and 116,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,951.32, 292,492.76 and 116,464.20 is: 160,720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,951.32 : 292,492.76 = 116,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,951.32/292,492.76 = 116,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,951.32x = 292,492.76 × 116,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,951.32x = 34,064,935,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064,935,299.19/211,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,720.56

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