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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,061.16, 292,651.14 and 116,571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,061.16, 292,651.14 and 116,571.88 is: 160,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,061.16 : 292,651.14 = 116,571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,061.16/292,651.14 = 116,571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,061.16x = 292,651.14 × 116,571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,061.16x = 34,114,893,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,893,573.94/212,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,872.90

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