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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,987.73, 292,547.70 and 116,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,987.73, 292,547.70 and 116,496.02 is: 160,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,987.73 : 292,547.70 = 116,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,987.73/292,547.70 = 116,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,987.73x = 292,547.70 × 116,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,987.73x = 34,080,643,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080,643,441.52/211,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,767.05

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