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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,562.29, 291,964.13 and 116,073.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,562.29, 291,964.13 and 116,073.01 is: 160,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,562.29 : 291,964.13 = 116,073.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,562.29/291,964.13 = 116,073.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,562.29x = 291,964.13 × 116,073.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,562.29x = 33,889,155,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889,155,381.13/211,562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,185.24

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