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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,037.15, 292,610.84 and 116,543.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,037.15, 292,610.84 and 116,543.55 is: 160,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,037.15 : 292,610.84 = 116,543.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,037.15/292,610.84 = 116,543.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,037.15x = 292,610.84 × 116,543.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,037.15x = 34,101,905,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,905,479.36/212,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,829.86

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