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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,033.99, 292,603.15 and 116,540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,033.99, 292,603.15 and 116,540.66 is: 160,824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,033.99 : 292,603.15 = 116,540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,033.99/292,603.15 = 116,540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,033.99x = 292,603.15 × 116,540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,033.99x = 34,100,164,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,164,219.08/212,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,824.05

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