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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,047.64, 292,633.44 and 116,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,047.64, 292,633.44 and 116,561.60 is: 160,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,047.64 : 292,633.44 = 116,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,047.64/292,633.44 = 116,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,047.64x = 292,633.44 × 116,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,047.64x = 34,109,821,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109,821,979.90/212,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,859.24

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