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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,961.14, 292,506.32 and 116,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,961.14, 292,506.32 and 116,474 is: 160,734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,961.14 : 292,506.32 = 116,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,961.14/292,506.32 = 116,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,961.14x = 292,506.32 × 116,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,961.14x = 34,069,381,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069,381,115.68/211,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,734.09

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