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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,194.80, 292,834.95 and 116,707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,194.80, 292,834.95 and 116,707.62 is: 161,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,194.80 : 292,834.95 = 116,707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,194.80/292,834.95 = 116,707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,194.80x = 292,834.95 × 116,707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,194.80x = 34,176,070,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176,070,067.32/212,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,059.88

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