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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,181.99, 291,358.11 and 160,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,181.99, 291,358.11 and 160,141.55 is: 220,939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,181.99 : 291,358.11 = 160,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,181.99/291,358.11 = 160,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,181.99x = 291,358.11 × 160,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,181.99x = 46,658,537,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,537,082.97/211,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,939.95

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