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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,999.23, 292,555.58 and 116,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,999.23, 292,555.58 and 116,503.88 is: 160,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,999.23 : 292,555.58 = 116,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,999.23/292,555.58 = 116,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,999.23x = 292,555.58 × 116,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,999.23x = 34,083,858,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,858,140.35/211,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,773.50

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