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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,077.32, 292,673.70 and 116,588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,077.32, 292,673.70 and 116,588.04 is: 160,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,077.32 : 292,673.70 = 116,588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,077.32/292,673.70 = 116,588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,077.32x = 292,673.70 × 116,588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,077.32x = 34,122,253,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122,253,042.55/212,077.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,895.34

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