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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,135.94, 292,747.50 and 116,648.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,135.94, 292,747.50 and 116,648.82 is: 160,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,135.94 : 292,747.50 = 116,648.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,135.94/292,747.50 = 116,648.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,135.94x = 292,747.50 × 116,648.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,135.94x = 34,148,650,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148,650,432.95/212,135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,975.32

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