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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,007.12, 292,576.84 and 116,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,007.12, 292,576.84 and 116,517.20 is: 160,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,007.12 : 292,576.84 = 116,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,007.12/292,576.84 = 116,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,007.12x = 292,576.84 × 116,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,007.12x = 34,090,234,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090,234,181.65/212,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,797.59

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