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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,279.58, 292,935.18 and 116,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,279.58, 292,935.18 and 116,783.82 is: 161,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,279.58 : 292,935.18 = 116,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,279.58/292,935.18 = 116,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,279.58x = 292,935.18 × 116,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,279.58x = 34,210,089,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,210,089,332.79/212,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,155.82

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