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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,470.98, 291,838.38 and 115,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,470.98, 291,838.38 and 115,981.16 is: 160,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,470.98 : 291,838.38 = 115,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,470.98/291,838.38 = 115,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,470.98x = 291,838.38 × 115,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,470.98x = 33,847,753,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,847,753,844.92/211,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,058.62

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