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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,037.26, 292,607.64 and 116,543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,037.26, 292,607.64 and 116,543.92 is: 160,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,037.26 : 292,607.64 = 116,543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,037.26/292,607.64 = 116,543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,037.26x = 292,607.64 × 116,543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,037.26x = 34,101,641,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,641,387.55/212,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,828.53

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