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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,108.74, 292,702.53 and 116,614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,108.74, 292,702.53 and 116,614.74 is: 160,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,108.74 : 292,702.53 = 116,614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,108.74/292,702.53 = 116,614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,108.74x = 292,702.53 × 116,614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,108.74x = 34,133,429,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,429,433.29/212,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,924.20

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