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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,236.74, 292,883.58 and 116,737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,236.74, 292,883.58 and 116,737.74 is: 161,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,236.74 : 292,883.58 = 116,737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,236.74/292,883.58 = 116,737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,236.74x = 292,883.58 × 116,737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,236.74x = 34,190,567,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190,567,212.31/212,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,096.36

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