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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,003.82, 292,565.27 and 116,516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,003.82, 292,565.27 and 116,516.66 is: 160,792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,003.82 : 292,565.27 = 116,516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,003.82/292,565.27 = 116,516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,003.82x = 292,565.27 × 116,516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,003.82x = 34,088,726,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088,726,046.99/212,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,792.98

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