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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,149.41, 292,771.22 and 116,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,149.41, 292,771.22 and 116,656.04 is: 160,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,149.41 : 292,771.22 = 116,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,149.41/292,771.22 = 116,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,149.41x = 292,771.22 × 116,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,149.41x = 34,153,529,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153,529,104.03/212,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,988.09

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