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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,066.14, 292,643.85 and 116,572.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,066.14, 292,643.85 and 116,572.15 is: 160,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,066.14 : 292,643.85 = 116,572.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,066.14/292,643.85 = 116,572.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,066.14x = 292,643.85 × 116,572.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,066.14x = 34,114,122,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,122,778.78/212,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,865.49

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