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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,096.88, 292,691.07 and 116,602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,096.88, 292,691.07 and 116,602.74 is: 160,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,096.88 : 292,691.07 = 116,602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,096.88/292,691.07 = 116,602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,096.88x = 292,691.07 × 116,602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,096.88x = 34,128,580,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,580,735.53/212,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,910.34

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