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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,042.52, 292,614.86 and 116,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,042.52, 292,614.86 and 116,549.18 is: 160,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,042.52 : 292,614.86 = 116,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,042.52/292,614.86 = 116,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,042.52x = 292,614.86 × 116,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,042.52x = 34,104,021,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,021,988.81/212,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,835.77

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