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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,262.10, 292,915.57 and 116,768.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,262.10, 292,915.57 and 116,768.82 is: 161,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,262.10 : 292,915.57 = 116,768.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,262.10/292,915.57 = 116,768.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,262.10x = 292,915.57 × 116,768.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,262.10x = 34,203,405,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,405,468.53/212,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,137.60

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