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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,048.12, 292,623.04 and 116,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,048.12, 292,623.04 and 116,552.76 is: 160,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,048.12 : 292,623.04 = 116,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,048.12/292,623.04 = 116,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,048.12x = 292,623.04 × 116,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,048.12x = 34,106,022,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106,022,951.59/212,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,840.96

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