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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,109.17, 292,703.17 and 116,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,109.17, 292,703.17 and 116,615.13 is: 160,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,109.17 : 292,703.17 = 116,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,109.17/292,703.17 = 116,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,109.17x = 292,703.17 × 116,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,109.17x = 34,133,617,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,617,050.44/212,109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,924.76

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