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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,285.23, 292,953.61 and 116,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,285.23, 292,953.61 and 116,789.88 is: 161,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,285.23 : 292,953.61 = 116,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,285.23/292,953.61 = 116,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,285.23x = 292,953.61 × 116,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,285.23x = 34,214,015,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,015,200.72/212,285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,170.02

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