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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,086.75, 292,681.52 and 116,591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,086.75, 292,681.52 and 116,591.35 is: 160,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,086.75 : 292,681.52 = 116,591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,086.75/292,681.52 = 116,591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,086.75x = 292,681.52 × 116,591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,086.75x = 34,124,133,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,124,133,536.85/212,086.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,897.06

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