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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,592.93, 291,998.59 and 116,100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,592.93, 291,998.59 and 116,100.34 is: 160,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,592.93 : 291,998.59 = 116,100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,592.93/291,998.59 = 116,100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,592.93x = 291,998.59 × 116,100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,592.93x = 33,901,134,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901,134,558.27/211,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,218.66

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