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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,041.89, 292,620.51 and 116,547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,041.89, 292,620.51 and 116,547.75 is: 160,837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,041.89 : 292,620.51 = 116,547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,041.89/292,620.51 = 116,547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,041.89x = 292,620.51 × 116,547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,041.89x = 34,104,262,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,262,044.35/212,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,837.38

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