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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,110.14, 292,713.96 and 116,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,110.14, 292,713.96 and 116,617.50 is: 160,933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,110.14 : 292,713.96 = 116,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,110.14/292,713.96 = 116,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,110.14x = 292,713.96 × 116,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,110.14x = 34,135,570,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,135,570,230.30/212,110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,933.23

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