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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,060.72, 292,647.78 and 116,567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,060.72, 292,647.78 and 116,567.39 is: 160,865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,060.72 : 292,647.78 = 116,567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,060.72/292,647.78 = 116,567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,060.72x = 292,647.78 × 116,567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,060.72x = 34,113,186,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113,186,440.66/212,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,865.19

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