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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,050.58, 292,630.01 and 116,555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,050.58, 292,630.01 and 116,555.22 is: 160,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,050.58 : 292,630.01 = 116,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,050.58/292,630.01 = 116,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,050.58x = 292,630.01 × 116,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,050.58x = 34,107,555,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,555,194.15/212,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,846.32

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