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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,119.38, 292,722.12 and 116,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,119.38, 292,722.12 and 116,625.24 is: 160,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,119.38 : 292,722.12 = 116,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,119.38/292,722.12 = 116,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,119.38x = 292,722.12 × 116,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,119.38x = 34,138,787,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,138,787,498.31/212,119.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,941.39

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