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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,103.13, 292,704.29 and 116,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,103.13, 292,704.29 and 116,610.50 is: 160,923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,103.13 : 292,704.29 = 116,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,103.13/292,704.29 = 116,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,103.13x = 292,704.29 × 116,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,103.13x = 34,132,393,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132,393,609.05/212,103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,923.57

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