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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,086, 292,680.48 and 116,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,086, 292,680.48 and 116,590.60 is: 160,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,086 : 292,680.48 = 116,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,086/292,680.48 = 116,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,086x = 292,680.48 × 116,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,086x = 34,123,792,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,123,792,771.49/212,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,896.02

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