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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,286.11, 292,954.82 and 116,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,286.11, 292,954.82 and 116,790.75 is: 161,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,286.11 : 292,954.82 = 116,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,286.11/292,954.82 = 116,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,286.11x = 292,954.82 × 116,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,286.11x = 34,214,412,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,412,559.96/212,286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,171.23

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