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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,012.64, 292,570.92 and 116,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,012.64, 292,570.92 and 116,519.04 is: 160,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,012.64 : 292,570.92 = 116,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,012.64/292,570.92 = 116,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,012.64x = 292,570.92 × 116,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,012.64x = 34,090,082,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090,082,730.32/212,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,792.69

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