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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,588.45, 291,997.43 and 116,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,588.45, 291,997.43 and 116,095.12 is: 160,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,588.45 : 291,997.43 = 116,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,588.45/291,997.43 = 116,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,588.45x = 291,997.43 × 116,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,588.45x = 33,899,475,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,475,800.43/211,588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,214.21

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