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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,055.33, 292,640.54 and 116,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,055.33, 292,640.54 and 116,570.91 is: 160,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,055.33 : 292,640.54 = 116,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,055.33/292,640.54 = 116,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,055.33x = 292,640.54 × 116,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,055.33x = 34,113,373,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,373,467.84/212,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,870.15

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