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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,083.20, 292,677.84 and 116,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,083.20, 292,677.84 and 116,598.72 is: 160,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,083.20 : 292,677.84 = 116,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,083.20/292,677.84 = 116,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,083.20x = 292,677.84 × 116,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,083.20x = 34,125,861,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125,861,516.36/212,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,907.90

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