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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,322.04, 292,997.10 and 116,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,322.04, 292,997.10 and 116,819.80 is: 161,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,322.04 : 292,997.10 = 116,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,322.04/292,997.10 = 116,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,322.04x = 292,997.10 × 116,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,322.04x = 34,227,862,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227,862,622.58/212,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,207.30

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