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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,054.71, 292,632.22 and 116,559.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,054.71, 292,632.22 and 116,559.35 is: 160,850.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,054.71 : 292,632.22 = 116,559.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,054.71/292,632.22 = 116,559.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,054.71x = 292,632.22 × 116,559.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,054.71x = 34,109,022,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109,022,450.40/212,054.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,850.11

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