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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,291.15, 292,957.61 and 116,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,291.15, 292,957.61 and 116,799.44 is: 161,180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,291.15 : 292,957.61 = 116,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,291.15/292,957.61 = 116,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,291.15x = 292,957.61 × 116,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,291.15x = 34,217,282,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,282,742.95/212,291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,180.92

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