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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,280.92, 292,947.23 and 116,787.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,280.92, 292,947.23 and 116,787.39 is: 161,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,280.92 : 292,947.23 = 116,787.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,280.92/292,947.23 = 116,787.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,280.92x = 292,947.23 × 116,787.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,280.92x = 34,212,542,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,542,399.43/212,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,166.36

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