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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,082.37, 292,661.30 and 116,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,082.37, 292,661.30 and 116,589.04 is: 160,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,082.37 : 292,661.30 = 116,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,082.37/292,661.30 = 116,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,082.37x = 292,661.30 × 116,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,082.37x = 34,121,099,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,121,099,571.97/212,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,886.07

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