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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,962.72, 292,506.48 and 116,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,962.72, 292,506.48 and 116,467.36 is: 160,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,962.72 : 292,506.48 = 116,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,962.72/292,506.48 = 116,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,962.72x = 292,506.48 × 116,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,962.72x = 34,067,457,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,457,508.49/211,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,723.82

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