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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,099.29, 292,694.39 and 116,605.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,099.29, 292,694.39 and 116,605.15 is: 160,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,099.29 : 292,694.39 = 116,605.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,099.29/292,694.39 = 116,605.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,099.29x = 292,694.39 × 116,605.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,099.29x = 34,129,671,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129,671,786.64/212,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,913.66

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