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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,044.51, 292,617.63 and 116,551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,044.51, 292,617.63 and 116,551.18 is: 160,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,044.51 : 292,617.63 = 116,551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,044.51/292,617.63 = 116,551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,044.51x = 292,617.63 × 116,551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,044.51x = 34,104,930,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,930,065.30/212,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,838.54

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