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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,043.84, 292,614.72 and 116,550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,043.84, 292,614.72 and 116,550.56 is: 160,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,043.84 : 292,614.72 = 116,550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,043.84/292,614.72 = 116,550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,043.84x = 292,614.72 × 116,550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,043.84x = 34,104,409,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,409,480.24/212,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,836.60

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