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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,004.48, 292,562.82 and 116,509.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,004.48, 292,562.82 and 116,509.14 is: 160,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,004.48 : 292,562.82 = 116,509.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,004.48/292,562.82 = 116,509.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,004.48x = 292,562.82 × 116,509.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,004.48x = 34,086,242,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,086,242,554.17/212,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,780.77

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