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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,042.67, 292,611.45 and 116,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,042.67, 292,611.45 and 116,548.75 is: 160,833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,042.67 : 292,611.45 = 116,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,042.67/292,611.45 = 116,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,042.67x = 292,611.45 × 116,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,042.67x = 34,103,498,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103,498,733.19/212,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,833.19

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