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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,199.95, 292,838.37 and 116,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,199.95, 292,838.37 and 116,708.24 is: 161,058.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,199.95 : 292,838.37 = 116,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,199.95/292,838.37 = 116,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,199.95x = 292,838.37 × 116,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,199.95x = 34,176,649,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176,649,302.98/212,199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,058.71

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