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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,962.15, 292,507.68 and 116,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,962.15, 292,507.68 and 116,475 is: 160,735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,962.15 : 292,507.68 = 116,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,962.15/292,507.68 = 116,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,962.15x = 292,507.68 × 116,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,962.15x = 34,069,832,028
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069,832,028/211,962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,735.45

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