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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,589.55, 291,993.93 and 116,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,589.55, 291,993.93 and 116,096.96 is: 160,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,589.55 : 291,993.93 = 116,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,589.55/291,993.93 = 116,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,589.55x = 291,993.93 × 116,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,589.55x = 33,899,608,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,608,341.44/211,589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,214.00

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