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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,956.21, 292,513.55 and 116,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,956.21, 292,513.55 and 116,463.69 is: 160,727.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,956.21 : 292,513.55 = 116,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,956.21/292,513.55 = 116,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,956.21x = 292,513.55 × 116,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,956.21x = 34,067,206,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,206,825.68/211,956.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,727.57

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