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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,047.78, 292,626.58 and 116,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,047.78, 292,626.58 and 116,564.26 is: 160,859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,047.78 : 292,626.58 = 116,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,047.78/292,626.58 = 116,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,047.78x = 292,626.58 × 116,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,047.78x = 34,109,800,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109,800,754.03/212,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,859.03

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