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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,078.25, 292,674.83 and 116,591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,078.25, 292,674.83 and 116,591.85 is: 160,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,078.25 : 292,674.83 = 116,591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,078.25/292,674.83 = 116,591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,078.25x = 292,674.83 × 116,591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,078.25x = 34,123,499,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,123,499,295.18/212,078.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,900.51

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