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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,972.82, 292,524.81 and 116,479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,972.82, 292,524.81 and 116,479.53 is: 160,743.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,972.82 : 292,524.81 = 116,479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,972.82/292,524.81 = 116,479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,972.82x = 292,524.81 × 116,479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,972.82x = 34,073,152,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073,152,382.14/211,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,743.03

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