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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,498.26, 291,865.60 and 116,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,498.26, 291,865.60 and 116,005.34 is: 160,086.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,498.26 : 291,865.60 = 116,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,498.26/291,865.60 = 116,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,498.26x = 291,865.60 × 116,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,498.26x = 33,857,968,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,857,968,162.30/211,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,086.27

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