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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,141.28, 292,744.08 and 116,645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,141.28, 292,744.08 and 116,645.52 is: 160,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,141.28 : 292,744.08 = 116,645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,141.28/292,744.08 = 116,645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,141.28x = 292,744.08 × 116,645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,141.28x = 34,147,285,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147,285,438.52/212,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,964.83

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