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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,109.52, 292,703.61 and 116,615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,109.52, 292,703.61 and 116,615.47 is: 160,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,109.52 : 292,703.61 = 116,615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,109.52/292,703.61 = 116,615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,109.52x = 292,703.61 × 116,615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,109.52x = 34,133,769,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,769,050.85/212,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,925.21

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