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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,103.74, 292,703.92 and 116,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,103.74, 292,703.92 and 116,616.48 is: 160,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,103.74 : 292,703.92 = 116,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,103.74/292,703.92 = 116,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,103.74x = 292,703.92 × 116,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,103.74x = 34,134,100,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134,100,832.60/212,103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,931.16

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