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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,095.23, 292,683.94 and 116,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,095.23, 292,683.94 and 116,601.22 is: 160,905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,095.23 : 292,683.94 = 116,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,095.23/292,683.94 = 116,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,095.23x = 292,683.94 × 116,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,095.23x = 34,127,304,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,127,304,478.41/212,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,905.57

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