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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,115.93, 292,712.51 and 116,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,115.93, 292,712.51 and 116,621.89 is: 160,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,115.93 : 292,712.51 = 116,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,115.93/292,712.51 = 116,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,115.93x = 292,712.51 × 116,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,115.93x = 34,136,686,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,136,686,291.52/212,115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,934.10

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