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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,193.83, 292,828.30 and 116,706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,193.83, 292,828.30 and 116,706.53 is: 161,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,193.83 : 292,828.30 = 116,706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,193.83/292,828.30 = 116,706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,193.83x = 292,828.30 × 116,706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,193.83x = 34,174,974,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174,974,778.80/212,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,055.46

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