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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,098.88, 292,698.43 and 116,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,098.88, 292,698.43 and 116,606.25 is: 160,917.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,098.88 : 292,698.43 = 116,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,098.88/292,698.43 = 116,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,098.88x = 292,698.43 × 116,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,098.88x = 34,130,466,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130,466,011.67/212,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,917.71

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