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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,146.89, 292,770.24 and 116,660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,146.89, 292,770.24 and 116,660.85 is: 160,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,146.89 : 292,770.24 = 116,660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,146.89/292,770.24 = 116,660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,146.89x = 292,770.24 × 116,660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,146.89x = 34,154,825,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,825,053.10/212,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,996.11

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