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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,262.35, 292,915.92 and 116,769.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,262.35, 292,915.92 and 116,769.07 is: 161,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,262.35 : 292,915.92 = 116,769.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,262.35/292,915.92 = 116,769.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,262.35x = 292,915.92 × 116,769.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,262.35x = 34,203,518,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,518,982.75/212,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,137.95

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