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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,293.37, 292,960.67 and 116,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,293.37, 292,960.67 and 116,801.66 is: 161,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,293.37 : 292,960.67 = 116,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,293.37/292,960.67 = 116,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,293.37x = 292,960.67 × 116,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,293.37x = 34,218,292,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218,292,719.11/212,293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,183.99

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