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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,008.50, 292,571.73 and 116,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,008.50, 292,571.73 and 116,521.35 is: 160,799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,008.50 : 292,571.73 = 116,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,008.50/292,571.73 = 116,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,008.50x = 292,571.73 × 116,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,008.50x = 34,090,851,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090,851,854.29/212,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,799.46

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