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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,014.12, 292,586.50 and 116,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,014.12, 292,586.50 and 116,524.20 is: 160,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,014.12 : 292,586.50 = 116,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,014.12/292,586.50 = 116,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,014.12x = 292,586.50 × 116,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,014.12x = 34,093,407,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093,407,843.30/212,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,807.25

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