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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,591.93, 292,001.96 and 116,098.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,591.93, 292,001.96 and 116,098.55 is: 160,218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,591.93 : 292,001.96 = 116,098.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,591.93/292,001.96 = 116,098.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,591.93x = 292,001.96 × 116,098.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,591.93x = 33,901,002,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901,002,112.66/211,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,218.79

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