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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,039.28, 292,614.84 and 116,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,039.28, 292,614.84 and 116,555.76 is: 160,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,039.28 : 292,614.84 = 116,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,039.28/292,614.84 = 116,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,039.28x = 292,614.84 × 116,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,039.28x = 34,105,945,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,105,945,063.48/212,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,847.30

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