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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,043.51, 292,616.25 and 116,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,043.51, 292,616.25 and 116,550.18 is: 160,837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,043.51 : 292,616.25 = 116,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,043.51/292,616.25 = 116,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,043.51x = 292,616.25 × 116,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,043.51x = 34,104,476,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,476,608.43/212,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,837.16

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