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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,018.21, 292,572.76 and 116,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,018.21, 292,572.76 and 116,524.98 is: 160,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,018.21 : 292,572.76 = 116,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,018.21/292,572.76 = 116,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,018.21x = 292,572.76 × 116,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,018.21x = 34,092,034,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,092,034,934.72/212,018.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,797.67

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