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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,067.89, 292,646.25 and 116,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,067.89, 292,646.25 and 116,573.90 is: 160,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,067.89 : 292,646.25 = 116,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,067.89/292,646.25 = 116,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,067.89x = 292,646.25 × 116,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,067.89x = 34,114,914,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,914,865.78/212,067.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,867.90

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