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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,097.22, 292,686.70 and 116,603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,097.22, 292,686.70 and 116,603.22 is: 160,908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,097.22 : 292,686.70 = 116,603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,097.22/292,686.70 = 116,603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,097.22x = 292,686.70 × 116,603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,097.22x = 34,128,211,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,211,671.17/212,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,908.34

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