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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,124.04, 292,731.20 and 116,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,124.04, 292,731.20 and 116,637.20 is: 160,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,124.04 : 292,731.20 = 116,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,124.04/292,731.20 = 116,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,124.04x = 292,731.20 × 116,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,124.04x = 34,143,347,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143,347,520.64/212,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,959.35

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