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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,020.21, 292,575.52 and 116,526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,020.21, 292,575.52 and 116,526.98 is: 160,800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,020.21 : 292,575.52 = 116,526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,020.21/292,575.52 = 116,526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,020.21x = 292,575.52 × 116,526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,020.21x = 34,092,941,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,092,941,767.53/212,020.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,800.43

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