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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,109.14, 292,712.58 and 116,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,109.14, 292,712.58 and 116,616.50 is: 160,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,109.14 : 292,712.58 = 116,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,109.14/292,712.58 = 116,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,109.14x = 292,712.58 × 116,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,109.14x = 34,135,116,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,135,116,585.57/212,109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,931.85

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