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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,233.98, 292,876.74 and 116,740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,233.98, 292,876.74 and 116,740.68 is: 161,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,233.98 : 292,876.74 = 116,740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,233.98/292,876.74 = 116,740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,233.98x = 292,876.74 × 116,740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,233.98x = 34,190,629,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190,629,783.78/212,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,098.75

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