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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,043.76, 292,624.14 and 116,550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,043.76, 292,624.14 and 116,550.16 is: 160,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,043.76 : 292,624.14 = 116,550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,043.76/292,624.14 = 116,550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,043.76x = 292,624.14 × 116,550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,043.76x = 34,105,390,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,105,390,336.86/212,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,841.28

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