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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,284.05, 292,941.41 and 116,788.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,284.05, 292,941.41 and 116,788.29 is: 161,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,284.05 : 292,941.41 = 116,788.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,284.05/292,941.41 = 116,788.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,284.05x = 292,941.41 × 116,788.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,284.05x = 34,212,125,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,125,760.15/212,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,162.02

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