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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,085.36, 292,665.44 and 116,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,085.36, 292,665.44 and 116,592.04 is: 160,890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,085.36 : 292,665.44 = 116,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,085.36/292,665.44 = 116,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,085.36x = 292,665.44 × 116,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,085.36x = 34,122,460,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122,460,687.10/212,085.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,890.22

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