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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,525.31, 291,904.93 and 116,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,525.31, 291,904.93 and 116,032.24 is: 160,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,525.31 : 291,904.93 = 116,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,525.31/291,904.93 = 116,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,525.31x = 291,904.93 × 116,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,525.31x = 33,870,381,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870,381,762.90/211,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,124.49

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