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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,969.36, 292,524.24 and 116,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,969.36, 292,524.24 and 116,479 is: 160,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,969.36 : 292,524.24 = 116,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,969.36/292,524.24 = 116,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,969.36x = 292,524.24 × 116,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,969.36x = 34,072,930,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072,930,950.96/211,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,744.60

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