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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,083.37, 292,662.68 and 116,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,083.37, 292,662.68 and 116,590.04 is: 160,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,083.37 : 292,662.68 = 116,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,083.37/292,662.68 = 116,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,083.37x = 292,662.68 × 116,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,083.37x = 34,121,553,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,121,553,567.71/212,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,887.45

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