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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,593.55, 291,999.45 and 116,100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,593.55, 291,999.45 and 116,100.97 is: 160,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,593.55 : 291,999.45 = 116,100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,593.55/291,999.45 = 116,100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,593.55x = 291,999.45 × 116,100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,593.55x = 33,901,419,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901,419,384.47/211,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,219.53

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