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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,288.94, 292,958.28 and 116,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,288.94, 292,958.28 and 116,795.39 is: 161,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,288.94 : 292,958.28 = 116,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,288.94/292,958.28 = 116,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,288.94x = 292,958.28 × 116,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,288.94x = 34,216,175,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216,175,101.54/212,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,177.38

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