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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,091.88, 292,675.53 and 116,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,091.88, 292,675.53 and 116,580.22 is: 160,874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,091.88 : 292,675.53 = 116,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,091.88/292,675.53 = 116,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,091.88x = 292,675.53 × 116,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,091.88x = 34,120,177,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120,177,676.02/212,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,874.51

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