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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,033.53, 292,606.91 and 116,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,033.53, 292,606.91 and 116,550.01 is: 160,839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,033.53 : 292,606.91 = 116,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,033.53/292,606.91 = 116,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,033.53x = 292,606.91 × 116,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,033.53x = 34,103,338,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103,338,286.57/212,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,839.36

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