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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,073.96, 292,665.70 and 116,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,073.96, 292,665.70 and 116,584.68 is: 160,888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,073.96 : 292,665.70 = 116,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,073.96/292,665.70 = 116,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,073.96x = 292,665.70 × 116,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,073.96x = 34,120,336,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120,336,981.48/212,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,888.86

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