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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,148.48, 292,754.88 and 116,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,148.48, 292,754.88 and 116,659.20 is: 160,984.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,148.48 : 292,754.88 = 116,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,148.48/292,754.88 = 116,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,148.48x = 292,754.88 × 116,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,148.48x = 34,152,550,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152,550,096.90/212,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,984.18

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