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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,052.28, 292,632.80 and 116,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,052.28, 292,632.80 and 116,568.76 is: 160,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,052.28 : 292,632.80 = 116,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,052.28/292,632.80 = 116,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,052.28x = 292,632.80 × 116,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,052.28x = 34,111,842,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111,842,631.33/212,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,865.25

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