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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,584.44, 291,999.78 and 116,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,584.44, 291,999.78 and 116,091.38 is: 160,213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,584.44 : 291,999.78 = 116,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,584.44/291,999.78 = 116,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,584.44x = 291,999.78 × 116,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,584.44x = 33,898,657,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898,657,419.90/211,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,213.38

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