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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,205.93, 292,842.65 and 116,710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,205.93, 292,842.65 and 116,710.58 is: 161,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,205.93 : 292,842.65 = 116,710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,205.93/292,842.65 = 116,710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,205.93x = 292,842.65 × 116,710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,205.93x = 34,177,834,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,177,834,357.80/212,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,059.75

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