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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,036.73, 292,606.94 and 116,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,036.73, 292,606.94 and 116,543.40 is: 160,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,036.73 : 292,606.94 = 116,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,036.73/292,606.94 = 116,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,036.73x = 292,606.94 × 116,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,036.73x = 34,101,407,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,407,068.48/212,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,827.83

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