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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,002.24, 292,568.16 and 116,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,002.24, 292,568.16 and 116,518 is: 160,797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,002.24 : 292,568.16 = 116,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,002.24/292,568.16 = 116,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,002.24x = 292,568.16 × 116,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,002.24x = 34,089,456,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089,456,866.88/212,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,797.63

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