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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,958.37, 292,496.67 and 116,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,958.37, 292,496.67 and 116,465.04 is: 160,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,958.37 : 292,496.67 = 116,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,958.37/292,496.67 = 116,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,958.37x = 292,496.67 × 116,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,958.37x = 34,065,636,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,636,371.42/211,958.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,718.52

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