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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,120.13, 292,723.14 and 116,625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,120.13, 292,723.14 and 116,625.99 is: 160,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,120.13 : 292,723.14 = 116,625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,120.13/292,723.14 = 116,625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,120.13x = 292,723.14 × 116,625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,120.13x = 34,139,125,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,139,125,998.41/212,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,942.42

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