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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,084.31, 292,681.94 and 116,593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,084.31, 292,681.94 and 116,593.41 is: 160,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,084.31 : 292,681.94 = 116,593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,084.31/292,681.94 = 116,593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,084.31x = 292,681.94 × 116,593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,084.31x = 34,124,784,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,124,784,847.05/212,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,901.98

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