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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,051.96, 292,631.91 and 116,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,051.96, 292,631.91 and 116,556.60 is: 160,848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,051.96 : 292,631.91 = 116,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,051.96/292,631.91 = 116,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,051.96x = 292,631.91 × 116,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,051.96x = 34,108,180,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,180,481.11/212,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,848.22

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