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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,970.24, 292,515.65 and 116,474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,970.24, 292,515.65 and 116,474.89 is: 160,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,970.24 : 292,515.65 = 116,474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,970.24/292,515.65 = 116,474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,970.24x = 292,515.65 × 116,474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,970.24x = 34,070,726,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070,726,694.45/211,970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,733.54

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