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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,037.50, 292,607.98 and 116,544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,037.50, 292,607.98 and 116,544.17 is: 160,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,037.50 : 292,607.98 = 116,544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,037.50/292,607.98 = 116,544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,037.50x = 292,607.98 × 116,544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,037.50x = 34,101,754,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,754,604.64/212,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,828.88

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