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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,286.48, 292,955.33 and 116,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,286.48, 292,955.33 and 116,791.13 is: 161,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,286.48 : 292,955.33 = 116,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,286.48/292,955.33 = 116,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,286.48x = 292,955.33 × 116,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,286.48x = 34,214,581,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,581,981.49/212,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,171.74

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