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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,187.03, 292,812.25 and 116,693.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,187.03, 292,812.25 and 116,693.81 is: 161,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,187.03 : 292,812.25 = 116,693.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,187.03/292,812.25 = 116,693.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,187.03x = 292,812.25 × 116,693.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,187.03x = 34,169,375,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169,375,019.64/212,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,034.23

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