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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,207.14, 292,855.12 and 116,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,207.14, 292,855.12 and 116,717.32 is: 161,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,207.14 : 292,855.12 = 116,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,207.14/292,855.12 = 116,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,207.14x = 292,855.12 × 116,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,207.14x = 34,181,264,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,264,754.68/212,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,075.00

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