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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,483.11, 291,618.68 and 160,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,483.11, 291,618.68 and 160,589.19 is: 221,439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,483.11 : 291,618.68 = 160,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,483.11/291,618.68 = 160,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,483.11x = 291,618.68 × 160,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,483.11x = 46,830,806,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830,806,807.12/211,483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,439.94

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