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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,995.84, 292,548.36 and 116,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,995.84, 292,548.36 and 116,502.60 is: 160,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,995.84 : 292,548.36 = 116,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,995.84/292,548.36 = 116,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,995.84x = 292,548.36 × 116,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,995.84x = 34,082,644,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082,644,565.74/211,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,770.35

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