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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,957.52, 292,501.60 and 116,469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,957.52, 292,501.60 and 116,469.86 is: 160,728.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,957.52 : 292,501.60 = 116,469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,957.52/292,501.60 = 116,469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,957.52x = 292,501.60 × 116,469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,957.52x = 34,067,618,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,618,648.09/211,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,728.52

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