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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,283.73, 292,951.54 and 116,788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,283.73, 292,951.54 and 116,788.38 is: 161,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,283.73 : 292,951.54 = 116,788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,283.73/292,951.54 = 116,788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,283.73x = 292,951.54 × 116,788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,283.73x = 34,213,335,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,335,775.11/212,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,167.96

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