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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,023.93, 292,589.62 and 116,528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,023.93, 292,589.62 and 116,528.57 is: 160,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,023.93 : 292,589.62 = 116,528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,023.93/292,589.62 = 116,528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,023.93x = 292,589.62 × 116,528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,023.93x = 34,095,050,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095,050,015.44/212,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,807.56

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