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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,050.08, 292,629.32 and 116,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,050.08, 292,629.32 and 116,554.72 is: 160,845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,050.08 : 292,629.32 = 116,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,050.08/292,629.32 = 116,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,050.08x = 292,629.32 × 116,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,050.08x = 34,107,328,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,328,456.39/212,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,845.63

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