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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,088.82, 292,688.14 and 116,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,088.82, 292,688.14 and 116,597.92 is: 160,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,088.82 : 292,688.14 = 116,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,088.82/292,688.14 = 116,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,088.82x = 292,688.14 × 116,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,088.82x = 34,126,828,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,828,332.67/212,088.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,908.19

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