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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,035.25, 292,604.87 and 116,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,035.25, 292,604.87 and 116,541.92 is: 160,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,035.25 : 292,604.87 = 116,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,035.25/292,604.87 = 116,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,035.25x = 292,604.87 × 116,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,035.25x = 34,100,734,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,734,374.02/212,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,825.78

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