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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,997.48, 292,550.40 and 116,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,997.48, 292,550.40 and 116,504.04 is: 160,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,997.48 : 292,550.40 = 116,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,997.48/292,550.40 = 116,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,997.48x = 292,550.40 × 116,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,997.48x = 34,083,303,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,303,503.62/211,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,772.21

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