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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,066.98, 292,652.74 and 116,574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,066.98, 292,652.74 and 116,574.25 is: 160,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,066.98 : 292,652.74 = 116,574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,066.98/292,652.74 = 116,574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,066.98x = 292,652.74 × 116,574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,066.98x = 34,115,773,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115,773,675.95/212,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,872.63

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