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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,985.84, 292,534.56 and 116,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,985.84, 292,534.56 and 116,492.60 is: 160,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,985.84 : 292,534.56 = 116,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,985.84/292,534.56 = 116,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,985.84x = 292,534.56 × 116,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,985.84x = 34,078,111,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078,111,484.26/211,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,756.55

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