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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,103.84, 292,704.06 and 116,616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,103.84, 292,704.06 and 116,616.59 is: 160,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,103.84 : 292,704.06 = 116,616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,103.84/292,704.06 = 116,616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,103.84x = 292,704.06 × 116,616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,103.84x = 34,134,149,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134,149,356.36/212,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,931.31

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