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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,294.55, 292,966.98 and 116,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,294.55, 292,966.98 and 116,807.40 is: 161,194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,294.55 : 292,966.98 = 116,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,294.55/292,966.98 = 116,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,294.55x = 292,966.98 × 116,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,294.55x = 34,220,710,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,710,781.62/212,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,194.48

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