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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,053.71, 292,634.33 and 116,558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,053.71, 292,634.33 and 116,558.35 is: 160,850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,053.71 : 292,634.33 = 116,558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,053.71/292,634.33 = 116,558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,053.71x = 292,634.33 × 116,558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,053.71x = 34,108,974,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,974,658.16/212,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,850.64

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