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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,096.46, 292,685.58 and 116,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,096.46, 292,685.58 and 116,602.50 is: 160,907.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,096.46 : 292,685.58 = 116,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,096.46/292,685.58 = 116,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,096.46x = 292,685.58 × 116,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,096.46x = 34,127,870,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,127,870,341.95/212,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,907.31

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