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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,059.22, 292,645.71 and 116,565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,059.22, 292,645.71 and 116,565.89 is: 160,863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,059.22 : 292,645.71 = 116,565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,059.22/292,645.71 = 116,565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,059.22x = 292,645.71 × 116,565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,059.22x = 34,112,506,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112,506,177.60/212,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,863.12

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