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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,303.97, 292,979.43 and 116,808.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,303.97, 292,979.43 and 116,808.62 is: 161,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,303.97 : 292,979.43 = 116,808.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,303.97/292,979.43 = 116,808.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,303.97x = 292,979.43 × 116,808.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,303.97x = 34,222,521,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,521,441.79/212,303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,195.86

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