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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,967.30, 292,514.82 and 116,480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,967.30, 292,514.82 and 116,480.18 is: 160,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,967.30 : 292,514.82 = 116,480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,967.30/292,514.82 = 116,480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,967.30x = 292,514.82 × 116,480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,967.30x = 34,072,178,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072,178,886.27/211,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,742.62

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