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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,301.57, 292,980.63 and 116,808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,301.57, 292,980.63 and 116,808.45 is: 161,198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,301.57 : 292,980.63 = 116,808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,301.57/292,980.63 = 116,808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,301.57x = 292,980.63 × 116,808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,301.57x = 34,222,613,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,613,270.32/212,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,198.12

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