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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,282.03, 292,948.76 and 116,788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,282.03, 292,948.76 and 116,788.50 is: 161,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,282.03 : 292,948.76 = 116,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,282.03/292,948.76 = 116,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,282.03x = 292,948.76 × 116,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,282.03x = 34,213,045,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,045,673.32/212,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,167.89

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