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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,042.28, 292,618.98 and 116,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,042.28, 292,618.98 and 116,558.76 is: 160,851.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,042.28 : 292,618.98 = 116,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,042.28/292,618.98 = 116,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,042.28x = 292,618.98 × 116,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,042.28x = 34,107,305,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,305,461.26/212,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,851.44

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