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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,108.32, 292,702.01 and 116,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,108.32, 292,702.01 and 116,614.28 is: 160,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,108.32 : 292,702.01 = 116,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,108.32/292,702.01 = 116,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,108.32x = 292,702.01 × 116,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,108.32x = 34,133,234,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,234,299.39/212,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,923.60

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