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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,055.62, 292,637.01 and 116,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,055.62, 292,637.01 and 116,560.28 is: 160,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,055.62 : 292,637.01 = 116,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,055.62/292,637.01 = 116,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,055.62x = 292,637.01 × 116,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,055.62x = 34,109,851,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109,851,823.96/212,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,853.33

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