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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,235.03, 292,879.53 and 116,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,235.03, 292,879.53 and 116,739.68 is: 161,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,235.03 : 292,879.53 = 116,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,235.03/292,879.53 = 116,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,235.03x = 292,879.53 × 116,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,235.03x = 34,190,661,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190,661,146.35/212,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,098.10

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