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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,291.85, 292,962.73 and 116,796.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,291.85, 292,962.73 and 116,796.49 is: 161,179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,291.85 : 292,962.73 = 116,796.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,291.85/292,962.73 = 116,796.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,291.85x = 292,962.73 × 116,796.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,291.85x = 34,217,018,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,018,564.82/212,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,179.14

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