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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,301.06, 292,975.96 and 116,813.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,301.06, 292,975.96 and 116,813.90 is: 161,203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,301.06 : 292,975.96 = 116,813.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,301.06/292,975.96 = 116,813.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,301.06x = 292,975.96 × 116,813.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,301.06x = 34,223,664,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223,664,493.84/212,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,203.46

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