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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,507.26, 291,880.44 and 116,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,507.26, 291,880.44 and 116,014.74 is: 160,100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,507.26 : 291,880.44 = 116,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,507.26/291,880.44 = 116,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,507.26x = 291,880.44 × 116,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,507.26x = 33,862,433,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,862,433,357.69/211,507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,100.57

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