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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,068.39, 292,646.95 and 116,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,068.39, 292,646.95 and 116,574.40 is: 160,868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,068.39 : 292,646.95 = 116,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,068.39/292,646.95 = 116,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,068.39x = 292,646.95 × 116,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,068.39x = 34,115,142,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115,142,608.08/212,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,868.59

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