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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,051.20, 292,630.88 and 116,555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,051.20, 292,630.88 and 116,555.84 is: 160,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,051.20 : 292,630.88 = 116,555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,051.20/292,630.88 = 116,555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,051.20x = 292,630.88 × 116,555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,051.20x = 34,107,838,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107,838,177.14/212,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,847.18

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