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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,085.31, 292,683.32 and 116,594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,085.31, 292,683.32 and 116,594.41 is: 160,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,085.31 : 292,683.32 = 116,594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,085.31/292,683.32 = 116,594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,085.31x = 292,683.32 × 116,594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,085.31x = 34,125,239,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125,239,012.24/212,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,903.36

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