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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,977.46, 292,522.80 and 116,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,977.46, 292,522.80 and 116,484.04 is: 160,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,977.46 : 292,522.80 = 116,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,977.46/292,522.80 = 116,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,977.46x = 292,522.80 × 116,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,977.46x = 34,074,237,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,074,237,536.11/211,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,744.63

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