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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,987.51, 292,531.93 and 116,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,987.51, 292,531.93 and 116,475.75 is: 160,730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,987.51 : 292,531.93 = 116,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,987.51/292,531.93 = 116,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,987.51x = 292,531.93 × 116,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,987.51x = 34,072,875,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072,875,945.70/211,987.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,730.58

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