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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,957.46, 292,501.23 and 116,470.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,957.46, 292,501.23 and 116,470.31 is: 160,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,957.46 : 292,501.23 = 116,470.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,957.46/292,501.23 = 116,470.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,957.46x = 292,501.23 × 116,470.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,957.46x = 34,067,707,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,707,034.21/211,957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,728.98

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