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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,113, 292,722.78 and 116,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,113, 292,722.78 and 116,626.60 is: 160,948.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,113 : 292,722.78 = 116,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,113/292,722.78 = 116,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,113x = 292,722.78 × 116,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,113x = 34,139,262,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,139,262,573.95/212,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,948.47

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