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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,265.88, 292,915.36 and 116,757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,265.88, 292,915.36 and 116,757.16 is: 161,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,265.88 : 292,915.36 = 116,757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,265.88/292,915.36 = 116,757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,265.88x = 292,915.36 × 116,757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,265.88x = 34,199,965,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,965,553.98/212,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,118.53

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