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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,265.68, 292,916.04 and 116,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,265.68, 292,916.04 and 116,769.92 is: 161,136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,265.68 : 292,916.04 = 116,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,265.68/292,916.04 = 116,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,265.68x = 292,916.04 × 116,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,265.68x = 34,203,781,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,781,092.94/212,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,136.66

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