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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,235.80, 292,886.08 and 116,748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,235.80, 292,886.08 and 116,748.54 is: 161,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,235.80 : 292,886.08 = 116,748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,235.80/292,886.08 = 116,748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,235.80x = 292,886.08 × 116,748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,235.80x = 34,194,021,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,021,934.45/212,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,113.36

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