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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,053.33, 292,637.78 and 116,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,053.33, 292,637.78 and 116,568.91 is: 160,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,053.33 : 292,637.78 = 116,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,053.33/292,637.78 = 116,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,053.33x = 292,637.78 × 116,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,053.33x = 34,112,467,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112,467,039.42/212,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,867.40

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