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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,049.57, 292,628.63 and 116,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,049.57, 292,628.63 and 116,554.22 is: 160,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,049.57 : 292,628.63 = 116,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,049.57/292,628.63 = 116,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,049.57x = 292,628.63 × 116,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,049.57x = 34,107,100,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,100,987.75/212,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,844.94

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