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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,209.18, 292,847.13 and 116,713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,209.18, 292,847.13 and 116,713.83 is: 161,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,209.18 : 292,847.13 = 116,713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,209.18/292,847.13 = 116,713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,209.18x = 292,847.13 × 116,713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,209.18x = 34,179,310,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179,310,146.81/212,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,064.24

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