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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,105.27, 292,707.23 and 116,612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,105.27, 292,707.23 and 116,612.63 is: 160,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,105.27 : 292,707.23 = 116,612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,105.27/292,707.23 = 116,612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,105.27x = 292,707.23 × 116,612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,105.27x = 34,133,357,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,357,863.72/212,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,926.50

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