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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,149.91, 292,766.88 and 116,656.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,149.91, 292,766.88 and 116,656.61 is: 160,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,149.91 : 292,766.88 = 116,656.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,149.91/292,766.88 = 116,656.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,149.91x = 292,766.88 × 116,656.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,149.91x = 34,153,191,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153,191,867.79/212,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,986.12

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