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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,207.88, 292,855.23 and 116,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,207.88, 292,855.23 and 116,723.46 is: 161,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,207.88 : 292,855.23 = 116,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,207.88/292,855.23 = 116,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,207.88x = 292,855.23 × 116,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,207.88x = 34,183,075,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183,075,724.70/212,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,082.97

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