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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,101.74, 292,701.15 and 116,614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,101.74, 292,701.15 and 116,614.49 is: 160,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,101.74 : 292,701.15 = 116,614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,101.74/292,701.15 = 116,614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,101.74x = 292,701.15 × 116,614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,101.74x = 34,133,193,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,193,866.16/212,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,928.40

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