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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,056.71, 292,634.98 and 116,561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,056.71, 292,634.98 and 116,561.35 is: 160,852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,056.71 : 292,634.98 = 116,561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,056.71/292,634.98 = 116,561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,056.71x = 292,634.98 × 116,561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,056.71x = 34,109,928,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109,928,326.02/212,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,852.86

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