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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,996.95, 292,552.50 and 116,501.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,996.95, 292,552.50 and 116,501.61 is: 160,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,996.95 : 292,552.50 = 116,501.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,996.95/292,552.50 = 116,501.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,996.95x = 292,552.50 × 116,501.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,996.95x = 34,082,837,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082,837,259.53/211,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,770.41

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