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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,149.48, 292,756.26 and 116,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,149.48, 292,756.26 and 116,660.20 is: 160,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,149.48 : 292,756.26 = 116,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,149.48/292,756.26 = 116,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,149.48x = 292,756.26 × 116,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,149.48x = 34,153,003,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153,003,842.85/212,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,985.56

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