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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,275.44, 292,940.64 and 116,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,275.44, 292,940.64 and 116,789.04 is: 161,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,275.44 : 292,940.64 = 116,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,275.44/292,940.64 = 116,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,275.44x = 292,940.64 × 116,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,275.44x = 34,212,256,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,256,122.59/212,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,169.17

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