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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,052.71, 292,632.95 and 116,557.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,052.71, 292,632.95 and 116,557.35 is: 160,849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,052.71 : 292,632.95 = 116,557.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,052.71/292,632.95 = 116,557.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,052.71x = 292,632.95 × 116,557.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,052.71x = 34,108,520,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,520,591.90/212,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,849.26

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