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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,725.62, 293,593.77 and 161,655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,725.62, 293,593.77 and 161,655.12 is: 223,108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,725.62 : 293,593.77 = 161,655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,725.62/293,593.77 = 161,655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,725.62x = 293,593.77 × 161,655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,725.62x = 47,460,936,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460,936,120.60/212,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,108.70

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