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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,239.99, 292,888.06 and 116,740.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,239.99, 292,888.06 and 116,740.99 is: 161,100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,239.99 : 292,888.06 = 116,740.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,239.99/292,888.06 = 116,740.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,239.99x = 292,888.06 × 116,740.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,239.99x = 34,192,042,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192,042,083.58/212,239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,100.85

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