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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,084.08, 292,681.61 and 116,593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,084.08, 292,681.61 and 116,593.18 is: 160,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,084.08 : 292,681.61 = 116,593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,084.08/292,681.61 = 116,593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,084.08x = 292,681.61 × 116,593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,084.08x = 34,124,679,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,124,679,197.20/212,084.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,901.66

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