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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,526.76, 291,907.38 and 116,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,526.76, 291,907.38 and 116,034.24 is: 160,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,526.76 : 291,907.38 = 116,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,526.76/291,907.38 = 116,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,526.76x = 291,907.38 × 116,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,526.76x = 33,871,250,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,871,250,988.69/211,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,127.50

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