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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,074.96, 292,667.08 and 116,585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,074.96, 292,667.08 and 116,585.68 is: 160,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,074.96 : 292,667.08 = 116,585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,074.96/292,667.08 = 116,585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,074.96x = 292,667.08 × 116,585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,074.96x = 34,120,790,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120,790,535.41/212,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,890.24

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