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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,292.15, 292,958.98 and 116,800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,292.15, 292,958.98 and 116,800.44 is: 161,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,292.15 : 292,958.98 = 116,800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,292.15/292,958.98 = 116,800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,292.15x = 292,958.98 × 116,800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,292.15x = 34,217,737,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,737,765.95/212,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,182.30

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