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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,309.10, 292,985.51 and 116,815.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,309.10, 292,985.51 and 116,815.37 is: 161,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,309.10 : 292,985.51 = 116,815.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,309.10/292,985.51 = 116,815.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,309.10x = 292,985.51 × 116,815.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,309.10x = 34,225,208,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,208,706.28/212,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,204.62

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