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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,493.97, 291,865.68 and 116,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,493.97, 291,865.68 and 116,005.50 is: 160,089.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,493.97 : 291,865.68 = 116,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,493.97/291,865.68 = 116,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,493.97x = 291,865.68 × 116,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,493.97x = 33,858,024,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,024,141.24/211,493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,089.78

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