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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,273.55, 292,926.92 and 116,777.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,273.55, 292,926.92 and 116,777.79 is: 161,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,273.55 : 292,926.92 = 116,777.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,273.55/292,926.92 = 116,777.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,273.55x = 292,926.92 × 116,777.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,273.55x = 34,207,357,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,357,765.22/212,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,147.53

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