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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,046.51, 292,625.82 and 116,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,046.51, 292,625.82 and 116,554.80 is: 160,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,046.51 : 292,625.82 = 116,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,046.51/292,625.82 = 116,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,046.51x = 292,625.82 × 116,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,046.51x = 34,106,943,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106,943,924.94/212,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,846.52

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