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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,586.61, 291,994.90 and 116,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,586.61, 291,994.90 and 116,093.28 is: 160,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,586.61 : 291,994.90 = 116,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,586.61/291,994.90 = 116,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,586.61x = 291,994.90 × 116,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,586.61x = 33,898,646,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898,646,815.53/211,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,211.68

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