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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,129.52, 292,731.24 and 116,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,129.52, 292,731.24 and 116,635.44 is: 160,952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,129.52 : 292,731.24 = 116,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,129.52/292,731.24 = 116,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,129.52x = 292,731.24 × 116,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,129.52x = 34,142,836,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142,836,979.15/212,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,952.78

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