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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,153.32, 292,773.68 and 116,660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,153.32, 292,773.68 and 116,660.71 is: 160,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,153.32 : 292,773.68 = 116,660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,153.32/292,773.68 = 116,660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,153.32x = 292,773.68 × 116,660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,153.32x = 34,155,185,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155,185,378.11/212,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,992.93

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