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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,026.74, 292,598.73 and 116,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,026.74, 292,598.73 and 116,535.66 is: 160,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,026.74 : 292,598.73 = 116,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,026.74/292,598.73 = 116,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,026.74x = 292,598.73 × 116,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,026.74x = 34,098,186,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,098,186,115.71/212,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,820.22

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