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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,124.57, 292,732.97 and 116,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,124.57, 292,732.97 and 116,637.40 is: 160,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,124.57 : 292,732.97 = 116,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,124.57/292,732.97 = 116,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,124.57x = 292,732.97 × 116,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,124.57x = 34,143,612,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143,612,515.08/212,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,960.20

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