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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,107.14, 292,709.82 and 116,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,107.14, 292,709.82 and 116,614.50 is: 160,929.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,107.14 : 292,709.82 = 116,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,107.14/292,709.82 = 116,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,107.14x = 292,709.82 × 116,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,107.14x = 34,134,209,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134,209,304.39/212,107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,929.09

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