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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,498.08, 291,875.52 and 116,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,498.08, 291,875.52 and 116,008.80 is: 160,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,498.08 : 291,875.52 = 116,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,498.08/291,875.52 = 116,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,498.08x = 291,875.52 × 116,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,498.08x = 33,860,128,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860,128,824.58/211,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,096.63

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