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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,998.46, 292,551.78 and 116,505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,998.46, 292,551.78 and 116,505.04 is: 160,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,998.46 : 292,551.78 = 116,505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,998.46/292,551.78 = 116,505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,998.46x = 292,551.78 × 116,505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,998.46x = 34,083,756,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,756,830.97/211,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,773.61

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