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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,056.70, 292,638.56 and 116,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,056.70, 292,638.56 and 116,563.97 is: 160,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,056.70 : 292,638.56 = 116,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,056.70/292,638.56 = 116,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,056.70x = 292,638.56 × 116,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,056.70x = 34,111,112,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111,112,477.46/212,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,858.46

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