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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,284.23, 292,952.22 and 116,788.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,284.23, 292,952.22 and 116,788.86 is: 161,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,284.23 : 292,952.22 = 116,788.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,284.23/292,952.22 = 116,788.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,284.23x = 292,952.22 × 116,788.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,284.23x = 34,213,555,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,555,808.27/212,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,168.62

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